‘I was banned from UK after what I did to Rihanna’: Chris Brown thanks Wizkid for helping him

Amidst all the outcry from some quarters in South Africa to cancel American singer Chris Brown from performing his already sold out show, the musician has revealed how he was also banned from performing in UK only to be rescued by Nigerian singer Wizkid.

American singer Chris Brown has publicly thanked Nigerian superstar Wizkid for inviting him to perform at his 2021 O2 Arena concert, marking Brown’s first UK show in over a decade.

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In a video shared by Luthortv, Brown referred to Wizkid as his “brother for life” and recounted the generous gesture that left a lasting impression.

“Wizkid invited me to my biggest stage in the UK in 10 years. I had been performing all around America and had not gone there for any show before,” Brown said.

Also, he revealed that Wizkid not only invited him to share the stage but also covered all his expenses.

“One day, Wiz called and told me he was getting everything set for me to come to his O2 Arena concert. He paid for everything, and I was wowed. Wizkid is my brother for life,” Brown emotionally stated.

Meanwhile, Brown’s absence from the UK stage dated back to 2009, following a ban imposed after his guilty plea for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Additionally, the 2021 O2 Arena concert, where Wizkid brought Chris Brown on stage, marked a significant moment in his career, breaking the UK performance drought.

Lastly, Chris Brown’s continued thanks shows the profound impact of Wizkid’s support on his career. Also, it shows their enduring friendship built on mutual respect and love for music

Chris Brown responds to petition to ban him from South Africa

Chris Brown has responded to a petition looking to ban him from performing a pair of concerts in South Africa later this year.

A women’s rights advocacy group launched a petition that had nearly 40,000 signatures as of press time on Wednesday (Oct. 16), and C. Breezy hopped into the Women for Change Instagram comments with an unfazed reply to their efforts.

“Can’t wait to come,” Brown wrote with a heart emoji.

The comment was left under a post detailing Women for Change’s battle to stop gender-based violence. “Thanks to @darrencampher.com_ and everyone standing with us. This goes beyond Chris Brown – it’s about standing up for millions of survivors of Gender-Based Violence,” the caption reads. “Join us in demanding accountability, Sign the Petition!”

The embattled R&B superstar’s comment has over 6,000 likes as fans had plenty to say while chiming in to support Brown’s cheeky response. “Tickets are secured, lessss goo,” one excited fan wrote.