‘I do not take that lightly’: Singer Bucie returns with emotional performance at Stella Soirée

KRUGERSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 11: Bucie performs during the 2015 Gauteng Sports Awards on October 11, 2015 at Silver Star Casino in Krugersdorp, South Africa. This year marked the fifth year of the awards. Picture via Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu After years of growth, reflection, and quiet reinvention, Bucie stepped back into the spotlight on Saturday night for The Soirée Lover’s Edition by Stella Artois, delivering a performance that felt both nostalgic and newly awakened.

The intimate gathering brought together music lovers dressed for romance and refinement, but it was Bucie’s presence that truly defined the evening. From the moment she walked onto the stage, there was a noticeable shift in the room. Cheers erupted, phones lifted into the air, and fans sang along to every lyric as though no time had passed.

Regarded by many as a legend in the industry, Bucie admitted that the title still humbled her. “It is truly humbling. I do not take that lightly at all,” she said.

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“I have been in this industry for many years, and to still be recognised, respected, and celebrated means everything to me. I have poured my heart into this music, into every lyric and every performance.” For Bucie, being called a legend was never about status. It was about impact.

“To be called a legend tells me that the music has lived in people’s hearts beyond just the moment it was released. That is a blessing. I am grateful for the journey, for the lessons, and for the people who have grown with me through every season.” Saturday’s set was carefully curated to reflect that journey.

Rather than simply delivering a string of hits, Bucie approached the performance as a shared emotional experience. “They can expect pure healing entertainment,” she explained ahead of the show. “I am very intentional about the energy I bring on stage.

It is not just about singing songs people know and love. It is about creating a moment where everyone feels connected, safe, and free.”

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