LAURYN HILL 'WORTH THE WAIT'

READY or not, music icon Lauryn Hill is coming to rock Mzansi and fans say it will be worth the wait. 

The former Fugees singer and rapper will headline the festival’s Sunday main stage on September 21 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg.  

The headliner line-up for the day is a dazzling mix of global and local talent.

Alongside Hill will be none other than ex-Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean, YG Marley, Zion Marley and some of Mzansi’s finest musical gems - Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, Zoë Modiga, Oskido and Joyous Celebration Rewind, among others. But it’s Hill’s name that sent shockwaves of excitement across timelines. 

And in true Hill fashion, the news nearly broke the internet.

However, a lot of the online chatter was about Ms Hill's reputation of being late to shows. 

Social media quickly erupted with praise and disbelief.

@cnehshuga couldn’t contain her joy: “Lauryn Hill is coming to Delicious Fest omgggggggggg.”

Noluthando Tshabalala echoed the hype: “OK, now we’re getting somewhere 🔥🔥🔥.”

Leigh Pearson-Adams wrote simply and reverently: “Wow! Legend in her own lifetime.”

And Rofhiwa Silas said what everyone was thinking: “Now you are talking.”

Of course, the jokes followed - as they always do when it comes to Hill’s famously unpredictable timing.

@Sandra_Phoma posted, “I hope there’s a time-sensitivity clause on that contract.”

@Lebohang___N joked, “DStv Delicious booking Lauryn Hill is hella interesting considering she is always LATE.”

And @neoentle_T added: “I need to be at the DStv Delicious because what if Lauryn Hill does show up and is on time? OMG 😭.”

So yes, even if she’s late, fans will be waiting.