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Whitney Houston’s Historic South Africa Concerts: A Look Back Through the Eyes of Rickey Minor


In this exclusive interview, Houston’s longtime musical director Rickey Minor reflects on her unforgettable performances in post-apartheid South Africa, the emotional weight of those moments, and why it remains one of her greatest live achievements.

Also included in the CD and digital collection is the first-ever release of the studio recording, “Love Is,” along with a merchandise line that can be purchased online at the Whitney Houston Boutique. Houston’s longtime musical director and friend, Rickey Minor, worked closely with the singer on the concert series. In the concert, we invited kids from Africa to come up and sing with us on the “We Can Touch the World” piece with Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston conducting.

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