Xavier Naidoo celebrates comeback: Expectant Enthusiasm and Sharp Criticism
Xavier Naidoo returns: Oliver Pocher supports him despite controversy. The concerts are sold out. ©REUTERS/Markus Schreiber/Pool
The man who once stormed the charts with the Söhne Mannheims will perform live again in December. And this is no small affair! The rumors were rampant, the interest was huge, and now it's official: Cologne will be the venue for his return.
And who would have thought? Of all people, comedian Oliver Pocher, who usually doesn't hold back and likes to dish it out, speaks up. After a performance in Rostock, Pocher took to Instagram to share his thoughts on Naidoo's comeback with his fans.
The 47-year-old is thrilled about the singer's return. He openly and honestly expressed his excitement about the announcement of the concerts in Cologne. For Pocher, it's a clear sign that Xavier Naidoo belongs back on stage. He sees it as an important step.
Of course, Pocher did not ignore Naidoo's turbulent times. He spoke of a "very disturbing phase" that the singer went through. But his stance is clear: he supports the musician's return. This is an exciting turnaround, as Pocher had tried to push for Naidoo's rehabilitation last year, which failed at the time.
For those who have forgotten or are new: Xavier Naidoo had become very quiet. Very quiet indeed. After accusations of anti-Semitism and racism, appearances with so-called Reichsbürger, spreading QAnon conspiracy theories, and controversial statements about the COVID-19 pandemic, his image was severely damaged.
Later, Naidoo himself admitted to having gotten caught up in conspiracy theories. He released a video in which he showed remorse and explained that he had said and done things he now regrets. Nevertheless, two proceedings for incitement to hatred are still ongoing against him at the Mannheim Regional Court. These involve content with anti-Semitic character that is said to have been spread via Telegram. His lawyers vehemently deny these allegations.
But all the scandals and accusations don't seem to dampen the interest in his music! The comeback of the native of Mannheim is causing a stir. The first announced concert in Cologne on December 16th was sold out in no time with 15,000 tickets. The demand was so gigantic that the organizers promptly announced a second show for December 17th.
Both performances are titled "Bei meine Seele" and will take place in the huge Lanxess Arena. For Naidoo, these are the first concerts in six years! A clear sign that his fan base has not forgotten him despite everything and is eagerly awaiting his return. This will definitely be a December that will be talked about for a long time!
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