Hip-hop icon Kanye West, now officially known as YE, has set South Africa buzzing after announcing his only African performance for 2025. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), YE revealed he will be performing live in Johannesburg on 13 December 2025 at Ellis Park Stadium.
The cryptic announcement poster — featuring YE in his signature avant-garde styling — simply read:
“YE Live in South Africa
Johannesburg, 13 December 2025
Only Performance in South Africa
Pre-register for tickets: Ticketpro.co.za”
Within hours, the post racked up over 20,000 views, with fans flooding timelines, eager for ticket details. South African Twitter immediately erupted with excitement, memes, and even concerns about how quickly the tickets will sell out.
Where to Get Tickets
According to YE’s post, fans must pre-register for tickets via Ticketpro.co.za. Additional updates will be shared by Monyake Group (the event organizers) and Ellis Park Stadium.
A Rare Performance
This will be YE’s first major concert in South Africa in years, and given it’s billed as his only performance on the continent, demand is expected to skyrocket. Industry insiders are already predicting record-breaking sales.
Fans React Online
With the countdown officially on, all eyes are now on Ticketpro to reveal ticket tiers and pricing. For South African YE fans, December 13, 2025, is already looking like the biggest night of the year.
