Grammy-nominated R&B (rhythm and blues) singer and actor Tyrese Gibson will headline the closing night of Ndlala Grandeur II at Ndlala Arena in Pretoria on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The performance follows his previous public interest in visiting South Africa.
Event schedule and lineup
The three-day event runs from August 21 to August 23, 2026, at Ndlala Arena in Pretoria. The programme spans R&B and soul. Artists scheduled to perform across the weekend include:
- RL
- Mýa
- Zonke Dikana
- Ginuwine
- Case
- Vusi Nova
Tyrese Gibson will take the stage on the final evening, August 23.
Music and film background
Before his roles in the Fast & Furious and Transformers franchises, Gibson built a catalog as an R&B vocalist. His platinum-selling debut introduced his voice to a global audience, and later projects included 2000 Watts, I Wanna Go There and Black Rose.
He also recorded with the R&B group TGT, alongside Ginuwine and Tank. His R&B recordings have centered on relationships, love, heartbreak and personal experience, and he has worked as an author and producer.
South Africa appearance
Gibson has previously said he wanted to visit South Africa. His public comments in discussions involving South African singer Tyla and identity debates have also drawn attention from local audiences.
The August 23 performance at Ndlala Arena gives South African fans a chance to hear his catalog live, including material from a career spanning more than two decades. The lineup includes South African artists Zonke Dikana and Vusi Nova alongside international acts.
