Lebo Sekgobela speaks out against counterfeit ticket scam ahead of her upcoming shows
Renowned gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela is grappling with frustration and disappointment as fraudulent ticket sales plague her highly anticipated concerts.
Lebo is set to host Worshippers Unleashed on March 29 at Emperors Palace and Gospel Love and Soul on April 26. The stellar lineup includes celebrated acts like Mafikizolo, Jaziel Brothers, Xolly Mncwango, Puleng March, Maleh, and Afrotraction.
Expressing her dismay, the Lion of Judah hitmaker revealed how scammers have been exploiting her fans through counterfeit ticket websites.
“I don’t think I’m the only one who has experienced such, as scammers have opened a fake ticket website to scam our fans whenever we host events. I think it really takes us back as artists. I feel it’s those times where piracy was on a high level. It’s like we are fighting a losing battle,” she lamented.
Lebo emphasized the need for improved security measures in ticket sales, reflecting on the industry’s transition from cassettes to CDs and now digital platforms, which continue to face similar challenges.
“It’s discouraging, [you] think you plan something but somebody wants to come and ride on that idea by selling fake tickets, just to make money out of artists. So it’s heartbreaking,” she added.
The singer called for innovative solutions to protect artists and fans from such scams. “I strongly feel we need to go back to the drawing board and think of a better option to sell tickets. I hope our people are more informed to know where to buy our tickets.”
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets only from verified platforms to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
