Doja Cat Makes South African Debut at Global Citizen Move Afrika 2026 in Pretoria

On 20 March 2026, Pretoria’s SunBet Arena was buzzing with excitement as Doja Cat performed in South Africa for the very first time during the Global Citizen Move Afrika 2026 tour. The event celebrated not only music but also fashion and culture, with fans embracing bold outfits inspired by Doja Cat’s red carpet looks and Afrofuturistic styles, including creative body paint. South African a cappella group The Joy opened the show, having previously supported Doja Cat at Coachella in 2024, setting a high-energy tone for the night. Moonchild Sanelly also wowed the crowd before Doja Cat took to the stage, performing in all-black bespoke DIY couture accented with chains. Fans were thrilled as the Grammy Award-winning artist delivered hits like Paint the Town Red, Gorgeous, and Streets, even chanting her real name, Zandile, in unison. Doja Cat engaged with the audience using local slang and expressed deep emotion at the warm reception, calling it one of her most fun shows ever. The event also advances Move Afrika’s mission to develop a pan-African music touring circuit that stimulates investment and opportunities in Africa’s creative industries for the next generation of artists.