Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to perform in Jeddah after Nicki Minaj pulls out

Musicians Janet Jackson and 50 Cent are among the new performers confirmed to take part in the Jeddah World Fest in Saudi Arabia, following the cancellation by artist Nicki Minaj.

The festival is set to take place on Thursday, July 18.

Read: Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert

The last-minute announcement to the line-up was announced by the Jeddah festival on Twitter on Wednesday.

AMAZING news! @JanetJackson is confirmed to perform at Jeddah World Fest! We can’t wait to see this incredible icon in Jeddah! #MusicUnitesUs #JeddahWorldFest https://t.co/TjFdfYns8d#JeddahSeason pic.twitter.com/3Yp4mjQjgq

— موسم جدة | Jeddah Season (@JED_SEASON) July 17, 2019

It is the first time Janet Jackson and 50 Cent will be performing in the kingdom.

50 CENT!!! WOW WOW WOW @50Cent is going to perform live at Jeddah World Fest! #MusicUnitesUs #JeddahWorldFest https://t.co/TjFdfYns8d#JeddahSeason pic.twitter.com/qqvyR7qgJO

— موسم جدة | Jeddah Season (@JED_SEASON) July 17, 2019

Other announced performers include former One Direction singer Liam Payne, DJ Steve Aoki, Future, Chris Brown, R3wire and Varski.

Saudi officials have said the Jeddah World Fest would be the region’s biggest ever live musical event.

Tickets for the event have already sold out.