Malian music legend and icon, Salif Keita, has announced that he will be cancelling his concert in South Africa due to the ongoing xenophobic violence in the country.
Malian music legend Salif Keita has called off his upcoming performances in South Africa, citing concerns over growing anti-migrant sentiment and reports of xenophobic violence in the country.
The 76-year-old singer made the decision following a series of protests against illegal immigration that have taken place in South Africa, with some demonstrations reportedly turning violent.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, Keita said he could not remain indifferent to reports of African migrants being subjected to violence.
Originally published by NotJustOk.