Why Does Beyonce 'World Tour' Exclude Africa? Africa
, is a testament to this. She explores and celebrates her African heritage through it. At the same time, it highlights the diverse tapestry of culture and tradition on the continent and across the diaspora. Various musical, visual, language and wardrobe elements from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa are fused in it.concert in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In popular culture, Africa has traditionally been cast as a backward continent plagued by famine, poverty, and war. This shapes how the continent is viewed when assessing its capabilities to generate profits. The management teams and record labels of global pop musicians could see Africa as a high-risk, low-reward destination. They would rather travel to destinations where profitability is guaranteed based on infrastructure and previous experiences.
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.…
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