{"id":50019,"date":"2026-02-15T18:18:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=50019"},"modified":"2026-02-15T18:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:18:50","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndoja-cat-to-make-historic-sa-debut-as-move-afrika-2026-headliner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/02\/15\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndoja-cat-to-make-historic-sa-debut-as-move-afrika-2026-headliner\/","title":{"rendered":"Doja Cat to make historic SA debut as Move Afrika 2026 headliner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84470\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Doja-Cat-to-make-historic-SA-debut-as-Move-Afrika.jpg?resize=596%2C402&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Doja-Cat-to-make-historic-SA-debut-as-Move-Afrika.jpg 596w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doja-Cat-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Grammy-winning global star Doja Cat is officially heading to South Africa for the first time, after being unveiled as the headlining act for Global Citizen\u2019s Move Afrika 2026 tour.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its third year, the pan-African initiative will kick off with Move Afrika: Kigali at BK Arena on 17 March before landing in Pretoria at the SunBet Arena on 20 March.<\/p>\n<p>The tour continues to expand its footprint across the continent, positioning Africa as a key player on the global touring circuit while creating employment and investment opportunities within local creative industries.<\/p>\n<p>For Doja Cat, the moment carries personal meaning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom my South African roots straight to the world stage, we\u2019re bringing energy, purpose, and real change to Move Afrika in Kigali and Pretoria. This isn\u2019t just a tour; it\u2019s a movement that creates jobs and opportunities that last,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud to be part of something that celebrates Africa\u2019s creativity, invests in its future, and shows the world that Africa isn\u2019t coming; it\u2019s already here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Move Afrika was launched with a long-term vision to build the first large-scale, pan-African music touring circuit driven by international talent but rooted in local impact.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the performances, the project focuses on skills development, job creation and strengthening Africa\u2019s creative economy in every host city.<\/p>\n<p>Global Citizen co-founder and CEO Hugh Evans praised the artist\u2019s continued commitment to the organisation\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured to welcome Doja Cat as the headliner for Move Afrika 2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe has delivered unforgettable performances at some of Global Citizen\u2019s most defining moments, from Paris to New York to the historic Fifa Club World Cup final halftime show. Now she joins us as we expand across the continent, from Johannesburg to Accra, Kigali to Lagos, and now Pretoria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMove Afrika is redefining global touring by placing Africa\u2019s creative excellence at the centre of the international circuit, creating jobs, strengthening local creative industries, and driving long-term economic growth powered by culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is delivered in partnership with PG Lang and Kendrick Lamar, further cementing its influence in shaping a new era of global touring that prioritises African stages.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika also welcomed the tour\u2019s return to Kigali, describing it as a reflection of Rwanda\u2019s ambition to become a leading destination for live entertainment while unlocking opportunities for young people across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the Pretoria show go on sale to the general public at 9am on 18 February via Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n<p>Mastercard holders can access a presale from 9am on 16 February until 8.59am on 18 February, while World and World Elite Mastercard cardholders will have preferred access to selected tickets from 9am on 18 February.<\/p>\n<p>The Big Concerts Fan Club presale opens at 9am on 17 February and runs until 8.59am on 18 February.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Doja #Cat #historic #debut #Move #Afrika #headliner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; Grammy-winning global star Doja Cat is officially heading to South Africa for the first time, after being unveiled as&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mzansi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50019"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50021,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50019\/revisions\/50021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}