MUSIC
ALL WE WANT FOR
IS MARIAH IN MZANSI!
BY BYRON LUKAS
MARIAH CAREY HAS THAWED OUT AND IS READY TO WELCOME THE FESTIVE SEASON, TURNING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUMMER INTO A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, NOSTALGIA, AND PURE CHRISTMAS JOY.
It’ s official, South Africa – Mariah Carey is warming up, and this December she’ s coming to turn our summer into a shimmering, festive dream! Forget snowflakes and mistletoe; we’ ve got sunshine, sweat, cocktails, and the undisputed Queen of Christmas herself, ready to sprinkle her glitter across Mzansi.
Imagine this: Mariah stepping onto a Johannesburg stage, sequins shining brighter than your aunt’ s extravagant Christmas decorations, and the crowd already teary-eyed before she even sings a note. Then the gentle chime begins, those famous bells toll, and suddenly, the whole venue turns into a lively, chaotic, yet beautiful karaoke session. Friends are holding each other, strangers are harmonising badly, and someone’ s waving a gin and tonic in the air like a candle. Even the most dedicated‘ Grinches’ are swaying and smiling.
But let’ s be honest, the festive season in SA doesn’ t officially start until you hear those lyrics,“ I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true …” playing in a Woolies aisle while you’ re grabbing ice cream. That sound? It’ s not just a song; it’ s the signal that December has begun.
And if anyone can make South Africans forget about
30 INBOUND SA / DECEMBER 2025