Fans Disappointed as Lira Misses Performance at Cultural Urban Festival Africa
Fans of South African musician Lira were left disappointed after she was unable to perform at the Cultural Urban Festival Africa (Cufa) on Friday, 11 October. The beloved songstress, whose real name is Lerato Molapo, was scheduled to perform at the Woman to Woman show, alongside fellow artists Kelly Khumalo, Zonke, and Maleh.
Lira, known for hit songs such as Feel Good, Believer, and Hamba, has been recovering from a stroke she suffered during a tour in Germany in April 2022. Despite being on the road to recovery, the singer had agreed to perform at the event but was forced to leave before taking the stage.
The Cufa event organisers quickly issued a public apology to her fans, explaining the situation. In their statement, they said, “We sincerely apologise for the disappointment caused by Lira’s absence at the Woman to Woman show. She completed her sound check at 5.30 pm on Friday evening and was on site, fully prepared to perform at 7.30 pm. However, due to unforeseen personal matters, she had to leave the event urgently and was unable to take to the stage.”
However, Lira was not pleased with this version of events and took to Instagram to clear things up. She explained that the promoters had been made aware of her situation and the restrictions she still faces due to her ongoing recovery. "The statement issued by the Woman to Woman team regarding my non-performance at the Cufa Festival in Bloemfontein on 11 October 2024 is not correct," Lira said. "The promoters were informed at the time of inquiring about my availability, that due to still being in recovery they should be respectful of the fact that I can't perform late at night. We left the venue at 9.35 pm due to the event running late.”
It seems Lira wasn’t the only artist affected by the event’s delays. Musician Lloyiso also voiced his frustration about the event starting late. During his performance, he reportedly caused a scene by swearing at the event team. However, both Lloyiso and the event organisers later resolved the issue on stage, with apologies being exchanged.
While fans were understandably upset by Lira’s absence, many have expressed support for her recovery journey, recognizing that her health must come first as she continues to regain her strength.
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