NE-YO, the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, will return to South Africa in October for two live performances as part of his international tour.
The American R&B artist is scheduled to appear at the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on 17 October, followed by a show at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 18 October.
A Catalogue of Hits and Songwriting Credits
NE-YO’s career spans more than two decades, built on a string of global hits including So Sick, Sexy Love, Closer, Because of You, Miss Independent and Push Back. His latest single, Miss Tundra, was released earlier this year.
Released in 2005, So Sick topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was later certified quadruple platinum. The artist has since accumulated billions of streams worldwide.
Beyond his own recordings, NE-YO has written for a range of major artists. His credits include Rihanna’s Unfaithful, Russian Roulette and Take a Bow, as well as Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable. He has also contributed songs for Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and Mario.
His work in film and television includes appearances in Empire, BMF, World of Dance, Dance Monsters, Stomp the Yard, Red Tails and Step Up: High Water.
New Album and Promoter Statement
NE-YO is preparing to release a country-influenced album titled Highway 79 on 10 July.
Vertex Events executive director Thato Segaole said the company was looking forward to hosting the performances.
“Giving the audiences a chance to experience a talented and respected artist such as NE-YO is a great pleasure for our team. We look forward to producing live shows of a great stature that will create endless talkability. Our vision to bring timeless music to the fans will once again happen with hard work, dedication and precision.”
Ticket Information
Tickets for both concerts will be available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide. Organisers said ticket prices will start from R950, with venue gates opening at 6pm on both show dates.
