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No surprises but disappointing for African fans as global record labels generally exclude continent from tours

Beyoncé announced her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour on the first day of Black History Month – an annual observance in the US that honours the African diaspora.

Social media erupted and ticketing websites crashed briefly as fans worldwide rushed to secure tickets.

Following her record-setting 32nd win at the 2023 Grammy Awards for her album Renaissance, the US singer-songwriter’s tour is the most sought-after musical event of the year.

It will run from May to September, with performances so far scheduled only across Europe and North America.

African fans were disappointed, but no doubt not

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