Silence of the Lambs

26 April 2016 - 02:28 By Aron F Hyman

Pop Diva Mariah Carey arrived at Cape Town International Airport without a "Lamb" in sight last night. The star, who refers to her followers as "Lambs", said she had something special for her fans. When asked for details she said: "Of course! I'm so excited to be here. I've been waiting to come here this whole time. I'm excited. Come on darling, don't put so much pressure on me."Carey and her entourage of about 20 were ushered to a Range Rover and three Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Her four-year-old twins - Monroe and Moroccan - were at her side.Tonight the final leg of her Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour starts at the Cape Town Stadium. Big Concerts CEO Justin van Wyk said tickets were still available for Cape Town."Friday night we're in Durban and that's been going through the roof, those [tickets] will be sold out by Wednesday or Thursday. Johannesburg we play on Sunday and that's sold out and then on Monday night we still have a handful of tickets left," said Van Wyk, adding that the star has sold more than a million albums in South Africa.Van Wyk said local DJ Audio Engine will open for Carey in Cape Town, DJ Vin Deysel in Johannesburg and Michael Zuma in Durban.Dean Hann, 24, was one of a handful of "Lambs" braving the Cape Town cold outside the exclusive One&Only hotel where she is reportedly staying. He said he had been waiting outside the hotel for five hours."It doesn't matter. I want to welcome her to our beautiful city."On Sunday night he waited at Cape Town International Airport for three hours but she was a no-show. He said her fans simply like her music but a "Lamb" - like him - is dedicated to the superstar and understands that her music "comes from a deeper level"...

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