Instead of performing to a full house, she found herself performing to a near-empty stadium after concert-goers left ahead of her spot, according to the Daily Mail.
The singer walked off stage after just two songs at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.
The stadium holds up to 90 000 people and had been packed throughout the day in celebration of the life of former president Nelson Mandela, but with the packed schedule almost finished, it emptied out before Brandy made her surprise entrance.
While Brandy is popular in the country, her surprise performance was not revealed to fans – who left thinking the day was over.
According to the Guardian newspaper there were no more than 40 people present.
Although tens of thousands of people filled the arena for the sports and culture day, the audience trickled out during the music segment.
After performances by David Jenkins, Elvis Blue, Salif Keita and D'Banj, there was almost no one left for Brandy, said The Guardian.
“Brandy performed to an empty stadium. With the stadium lights on,” tweeted South African musician, Kabomo.
“People didn't know there was a concert after the games. No one knew Brandy was around. Maybe a 40 people audience... She sulked after two songs and walked off.”
Other Twitter users couldn't believe their eyes.
One user, Crazy Girl Tutu, tweeted: “I gave up the min I saw the empty stadium. Brandy performing for the chairs!”
And another user, Dawn Ngwenya, wrote in surprise: “Well Brandy is going to perform for herself and Mbaks [sports minister Fikile Mbalula] only. Stadium now empty.”
Brandy’s performance was also cut out of the televised broadcast of the event. The SABC ended their coverage just before she performed, said Bella Naija.
Brandy's publicist could not be reached for comment.
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