Detroit’s daughter is finally returning home. Anita Baker is set to perform in the city that launched her career.
Anita tweeted early Wednesday that she was bringing her show to Motor City.
“DETROIT JULY 22,2022, Little Caesars Arena. Ticket Link Tomorrow June (1) On Sale, Friday, June 3rd, via Ticket Master, Only.
Been sO Long
ABXO”
DETROIT JULY 22,2022😲😭🥰
Little Caesars Arena
Ticket Link Tomorrow June (1)🎈
On Sale, Friday June 3rd, via Ticket Master, Only.
Been
sO
Long
ABXO🎼♥️ pic.twitter.com/xZe6xgPqpL— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) June 1, 2022
Tickets are slated to go on sale via Ticket Master on Friday, and Anita will give the best that she has at Little Caesar’s Arena. Considering that the “Sweet Love” songstress hasn’t performed in Detroit since 2008 at the Motor City Casino Sound Board, fans on social media were quick to welcome the 64-year-old contralto back with open arms.
I’m elated that our Queen Anita Baker is going to Detroit. My heart has always been with you all as you’ve long awaited her to come home. Welp, the time has now come and I hope you all will enjoy her as much as I did here in the DMV… DC, MD, & VA. ❤️🖤💚
— Kenny 🦂 (@ScorpioStinger5) June 1, 2022
I cannot wait. I’m gonna be stalking this page for the link. pic.twitter.com/49eMQM2uaI
— Ada Nicole (@_adanicole) June 1, 2022
I hope it’s a VIP package we could buy to see you backstage. Either way I’m coming to this concert.
— MiLLz (@Millageb) June 1, 2022
Been missin you babyyyyyyy 🥰🎉 my mom and I will be in the building! Been waiting my entire 32 yrs of life for this!!!
— Ciana 💋 (@CianaJT) June 1, 2022
So excited for this , I have been waiting for you to come home . I’m so excited #AuntieComesHome #BeenTooLong #WelcomeHome
— Real Talk (@RealTalk1120) June 1, 2022
Even The Roots drummer-extraordinaire Quest Love chimed in, contemplating that he might get in on the homecoming concert.
“Uh…..I MIGHT come to this one,’ he wrote.
Uh…..I MIGHT come to this one
— Dr. Love (@questlove) June 1, 2022
Detroiters have seemingly forgiven Anita for snubbing the Motor City after she announced a farewell tour in 2018 that left her hometown family in the cold.
Fans were equally vocal about the “Just Because” singer not including Detroit in the list of cities.
I just read an article about the show you did with Stevie Wonder at the Greek Theater. It said it was your last one. Did we miss the Detroit show? PLEASE sell out Little Caesars Arena, my friend and I have been waiting for your Detroit show…
– A millennial who loves your voice— Dora Milayyyyeee (@well_2bHonest) September 16, 2018
I’m getting jealous reading all of the tweets raving about the New York shows. Is there an update on a Detroit show?
— Saviors Won’t Save Us 🏳️🌈 (@droppinsoul) February 15, 2019
Saw you last night in Chicago…all my friends pissed waiting on Detroit dates!!! Ready for that one week notice!! pic.twitter.com/On1RbtHOSa
— J. Purifoy (@DetBlkAttorney) June 11, 2018
Ok Good. I thought you forgot about us Auntie.
— Fresher Society Whit (@OrgFreshGurl) June 4, 2018
The Detroit show announcement falls fresh on the heels of Anita’s highly-successful Las Vegas residency.
In February, she announced the residency via Twitter.
“Las Vegas May 2022. They’ve Invited Us BAAACK!! ABXO,” she wrote.
Anita’s homecoming concert appears to be on track for the same reception.
Welcome home!
