27-05-2025
Kelvin Momo's gig roulette: three missed shows leave fans in disbelief
Fans worry about Kelvin Momo's commitment after missing three performances.
Image: Instagram
It seems Kelvin Momo's missed gigs are not limited to international shows, as concerns about his reliability are growing among fans after the Amapiano sensation missed three recent gigs this past weekend, citing health issues.
The 'Amalobolo' hitmaker was meant to perform at Cafe 69, Piano Hub and Makubenjalo but did not show up, leaving his fans high and dry once again.
'See you guys soon 🤘🏽♥️💔 am really sorry,' is what Momo captioned the statement from his team posted on Instagram as he apologises for the inconvenience.
The statement read:
'To our valued fans and patrons, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for missing our scheduled performances at Cafe 69, Piano Hub, and Makubenjalo.
'Due to unforeseen health issues, our artist, Kelvin Momo, fell ill, forcing us to cancel these highly anticipated gigs.
We understand the excitement and anticipation surrounding these events and are deeply sorry for any disappointment this may have caused. The well-being of our team is paramount, and we had no choice but to prioritise Kelvin's health and recovery.'
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Additionally, Momo, born Thato Kelvin Ledwaba, is set to headline the upcoming Red Bull Symphonic event, which is set to take place on June 6, 7, and 8.
With his track record of missing performances, fans are now worried that he might not show up and have been poking fun at his 'unseriousness' as an artist.
As Ledwaba prepares to take the stage at the highly anticipated Red Bull Symphonic event, fans are growing increasingly anxious. After the statement from his team, fans took to social media to share their frustrations and concerns.
'Kelvin Momo missed 3 gigs this past weekend 😭 that broer is ghosting Red Bull Symphonic,' said X user @ThuthukaShandu.
Kelvin Momo missed 3 gigs this past weekend 😭 that broer is ghosting Red Bull Symphonic — 𝓣𝓱𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓾𝓴𝓪 𝓜𝓫𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓪👨🏾💻 (@uThuthukaShandu) May 26, 2025
@cozmino__ wrote: 'Kelvin Momo doesn't have respect for the game and I hope he's gonna change because he's too talented to be playing with his bread like that.'
Kelvin Momo doesn't have respect for the game and I hope he's gonna change because he's too talented to be playing with his bread like that. — 𝐂𝐨𝐳𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨 (@cozmino__) May 26, 2025
@BatlogeleB said: 'I don't know a man that's as sorry as Kelvin Momo.'
I don't know a man that's as sorry as Kelvin Momo — Batlogele B. (@BatlogeleB) May 26, 2025
This latest development comes as the 31-year-old DJ is facing a financial threat after Australian firm Ace Events filed court documents seeking the liquidation of his company, Kelvin Momo Productions.
The claim alleges that Ledwaba's company owes up to R2.8 million in refunds and damages due to his failure to perform at two scheduled shows in Australia last year.
According to Ace Events director Million Mwenge Butshiire, Ledwaba and his team received a 50% deposit for the performances but failed to show up.
The agreement between the artist and Ace Events specified that he was scheduled to perform for 60 minutes at Melbourne on November 2, 2024, and then again at Perth on November 3, for 60 minutes.
The agreement stipulated that if Ledwaba missed the performance, they would reschedule within three months of the postponement or cancellation. Failure to perform and reschedule would require an immediate refund to the promoter.
Ace Events claims that the people's favourite DJ did not show up for the gigs and failed to refund the promoter or reschedule the performances within the agreed time frame.
This is not the musician's first instance of missing a gig. In April, he sparked fan outrage after failing to appear at Piano Palooza in Zambia. He claimed he had a conflicting gig in Limpopo and could not catch his flight, but fans were left disappointed.
With the lawsuit looming and fans growing increasingly sceptical, it remains to be seen whether the hitmaker can regain the trust of his audience and actually start showing up for the gigs he is booked for.
