Whitney Houston’s Historic South Africa Concert Coming to Theaters This Fall

Whitney Houston’s iconic concert in South Africa, staged after President Nelson Mandela’s historic election, is set to hit theater screens this fall in a fully remastered theatrical release titled “The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban).” The concert film, featuring Houston’s never-before-released show from Durban, will debut on October 23, followed by the release of a new live album on November 8.

Houston’s sister-in-law and estate executor, Pat Houston, expressed the late singer’s love for South Africa, its people, and Nelson Mandela. The concert holds significant importance in Houston’s career, marking a momentous occasion that resonates with fans and the people of South Africa.

In 1994, Houston performed in three concerts across South Africa, drawing over 200,000 attendees in a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. The proceeds from the concerts benefited local South African children’s charities through Houston’s foundation.

The remastered concert film, shown in nearly 900 cinemas across 25 countries, captures the electrifying energy of the performance and the impact it had on both Houston and the audience. The film showcases Houston’s powerful vocals and pop persona, highlighting some of her greatest hits and an unreleased track, “Love Is.”

With the message of hope and unity still relevant today, fans can expect to be blown away by the powerful performance on the big screen. Houston’s legacy continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling artists in music history.