Lady Gaga a.k.a Mother Monster has arrived in South Africa!

SAPS gets rough with the press and Gaga's bodygaurd

By now we are sure that you all know that Lady Gaga has arrived in mama Africa! Gaga or the Mother monster if you prefer, arrived to the delight of hundreds of her little monsters (the name of her fan base), who waited hours for her to arrive at Lanseria airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday night.  However, their dreams of meeting their idol were nearly squashed by an over ambitious member of SAPS (South African Police Services) who tried to get in between one of Gagas’ bodyguards and a member of the press.  Seriously SAPS lets be real everyone knows that we press in South Africa are pretty laid back and chilled, no need to go to extremes!  Gaga was then shepherded to the cars that were waiting for her after the management at the airport felt like the hundreds of supporters waiting for her in the terminal would be classed as a security threat!  Gaga was having none of it and a few minutes later (after the crowds had rushed to the parking lot to catch a glimpse of their favorite super star) she emerged from the car, met her fans,  had the odd photo and signed autographs. 

This dude manages to out glamourise the Mother monster

However not everyone in South Africa has been excited about her arrival.  Up until a few hours before her arrival, religious groups all over South Africa were trying to get her concerts banned as they feel “Gaga would be bringing Satanism into South Africa and exposing our youth”. Gaga is known as an ambassador for anti-bullying around the word, with her songs such as “Born this way” encouraging people that no matter how different we are, we are all as important as the next person.   Naturally a few of her songs do include lyrics that not everyone would agree with, but aren’t most international stars surrounded by a bit of controversy these days???

It’s not only her lyrics and outrageous costumes that cause controversy either! Gaga is known as a Diva too!  Besides having a strict menu for every night of the week, some of her demands include: an oxygen tank in her dressing room, 3 fans, a plate of non-smelly, non-sweaty cheese and plenty of honey available at all times.  Perhaps her oddest request however, would be that venues stop serving ice to fans at least 30minutes before she appears on stage!  Why you may ask? Well its simple, she doesn’t want to be thrown with it. 

As South Africans we are proud to say welcome Lady Gaga to South Africa during your 323 day tour of the world, its just a pity you are not performing in Durban *sigh*.  You can be sure that something outrageous is sure to happen at her concerts on 30 Nov ,in Johannesburg and on the 3 December, in Cape Town.  Whether you are one of her little monsters or not a fan at all we would love to hear your feelings on her arrival in South Africa. Send us your pics if you were lucky enough to get to see Mama Monster live in South Africa! 

*Love & Peace*