NEW: Pharrell Williams faces stormy South African tour

Concerts scheduled by Pharrell Williams in South Africa next month face disruptions from pro-Palestine protesters over a promotional deal he has with major retailer Woolworths, which has trade ties with Israel.

The Grammy award-winning producer and performer has been targeted by the South African branch of the international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel (BDS) movement. It objects to Israel's 48-year-old occupation of territories where Palestinians seek an independent state.















Williams is collaborating with Woolworths on its "Are You With Us" campaign, acting as style director on several sustainability-focused projects encompassing fashion and fundraising for education.

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