Global icon Karyn White will perform in South Africa for one night only. She’s the voice behind the timeless hit “Superwoman“. South African fans will be treated to a one-night-only live performance at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. She will perform on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The two-time Grammy-nominated, Billboard Music Award recipient, NAACP-honoured, and platinum-selling global icon is also known for the songs, Romantic, and The Way You Love Me.

Global icon Karyn White will perform in South Africa for one night only

This exclusive Cape Town concert promises an unforgettable evening of classic R&B, soul, and nostalgia. Released on 19 January 2026, her latest single, You’re Gonna Want Me Back, reminds the world why her voice, her presence, and her perspective still matter. Not as a reflection of where she has been, but as a declaration of where she stands now.

White is best known for defining an era with the timeless anthem Superwoman. She has long been synonymous with strength, vulnerability, and emotional honesty. Decades into a career that has shaped R&B and soul music globally, she now returns with a record that reflects evolution rather than nostalgia. You’re Gonna Want Me Back is grown woman energy in its purest form. Confident, measured, and deeply self-aware.

Karyn White – The timeless anthem Superwoman

Rooted in modern soul and R&B with classic influences, the single blends rich melodies, live instrumentation, and Karyn White’s unmistakable vocal authority. It captures the quiet clarity that comes with emotional maturity, when self-worth no longer needs explanation and walking away feels like peace rather than loss. The song is not about regret or revenge. It is about recognising when something has run its course and choosing yourself with grace.

You’re Gonna Want Me Back arrives at a time when Karyn White is experiencing one of the most expansive creative seasons of her career. Alongside new music and global touring, she continues to grow her footprint as an entrepreneur and film producer through Karyn White Enterprises. This is a media company dedicated to creating diverse and uplifting stories across music, television, and film. This chapter is defined by ownership, purpose, and creative freedom on her own terms.

She’s also an entrepreneur and film producer

South Africa remains one of Karyn White’s strongest and most consistent markets, with her music continuing to resonate deeply across generations. In 2025, Superwoman spent five weeks on the Top 100 Radiomonitor chart. She remains in high rotation on radio stations across the country. This reaffirms her enduring connection with local audiences. That legacy of resonance sets the stage for You’re Gonna Want Me Back, which is already earmarked to follow a similarly strong performance.

More than a comeback or a continuation, You’re Gonna Want Me Back is a reflection of a woman fully aligned with her worth. It is Karyn White standing firmly in her truth. It expands her legacy and invites the world to meet her exactly where she is now.

Karyn White will perform live at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town

In Association with BreakOut Events

Artist: Karyn White (USA).
Support Act: Ami Faku (SA).
Date: Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Venue: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town.

Ticket Prices: From R595 excl fees.

Karyn White rose to international fame in the late 1980s and 1990s

Karyn White rose to international fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with a string of chart-topping R&B hits. This cemented her as one of the era’s most distinctive and powerful female voices. Her music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her songs celebrate themes of independence, love and self-worth. #KarynWhiteSA2026