NE-YO will visit South Africa in October 2026 for his upcoming tour. He will perform at two cities in the country. The announcement has excited music lovers who have looked forward to see him perform live. These concerts are part of his South Africa tour.

The first concert will be in Cape Town on 17 October 2026 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest. The next day, he will perform in Pretoria at the SunBet Arena,Pretoria.

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NE-YO was born Shaffer Chimere Smith and rose to fame in 2005 when he released his debut album In My Own Words. The project featured the single So Sick, which was a huge success. He followed with a string of hit albums and singles, including Sexy Love, Because of You, Closer, and Miss Independent.

NE-YO has written and co-written songs for Usher, and Jennifer Hudson. He has songwriting credits in Rihanna’s Unfaithful and Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable.

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Organisers note that audiences may hear material from his upcoming project, Highway 79. Newer releases are also expected to feature in the set list. .

Vertex Events is promoting the concerts and has a good reputation of bringing international artists to their fans.

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It’s Executive Director, Thato Segaole, said,

“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”

With a career spanning more than two decades, and multiple Grammy Awards, his October performances in Cape Town and Pretoria are expected to be successful. For many fans, the concerts will provide an opportunity to experience NE-YO perform live on South African stages.

Tyla is set to bring South African pride and star power to football’s biggest stage as she performs the national anthem ahead of South Africa’s opening match against Mexico. Taking place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the performance forms part of FIFA’s opening ceremony celebrations. This will see Tyla represent her country at an international event. FIFA confirmed it as part of the tournament’s opening ceremonies.

She will sing the South African anthem while Mexican music icon Alejandro Fernández performs Mexico’s national anthem. The ceremony launches the World Cup event, where 48 teams compete against one another.

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Bafana Bafana comes against Mexico in what will be a repeat of the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This time, South Africa returns to football’s biggest stage with Tyla leading the way with the anthem.

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FIFA’s opening ceremony in Mexico City contains a line up of international stars. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform their song “Dai Dai“, with J Balvin and Belinda also listed among participating artists.

Tyla’s collaboration with FIFA goes beyond the opening ceremony. In May, she and American rapper Future performed on “Game Time,” one of the official songs of the 2026 World Cup. The track is associated with FIFA’s.

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Reports suggest Tyla’s World Cup appearances are beyond Mexico City. She is also scheduled to participate in other tournament-related celebrations. This includes performances linked in Los Angeles alongside artists such as Katy Perry, Rema, LISA and Future.

Tyla’s performance is expected to draw significant attention during the World Cup opening ceremony. With billions of viewers expected to tune-in for the tournament’s opening match, the appearance is set to provide a global platform for the singer while also displaying South African culture.

South African singer and songwriter Shekhinah has returned with a fresh musical direction on her latest project, Love On Repeat Vol. 1, a house-inspired EP that places her distinctive vocals at the centre of a collection built for both intimate listening and the dance floor.

Released in early June 2026, the project sees Shekhinah embracing Afro-house and deep house influences while maintaining the emotional honesty that has defined her music since her breakthrough years. The EP arrives as one of the most notable shifts in her catalogue, moving beyond contemporary R&B and pop into a space where rhythmic production and heartfelt storytelling work together.

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Rather than chasing trends, Love On Repeat Vol. 1 feels like a natural evolution for an artist who has consistently explored different dimensions of love, relationships and self-discovery. The project blends warm house grooves, layered percussion and melodic arrangements with Shekhinah’s unmistakable vocal delivery, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

One of the standout aspects of the EP is its collaborative spirit. Among the tracks generating attention is “My Baby,” which features contributions from Brandon Dhludhlu and Fatso 98. The song highlights the project’s balance between soulful songwriting and club-ready production, offering listeners a glimpse into the sonic direction that shapes the entire release.

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The EP also includes “Your Love,” a collaboration with Simmy, another artist known for blending soulful vocals with electronic and Afro-house influences. The pairing brings together two distinctive voices that have helped shape South Africa’s contemporary music landscape, adding further depth to the project’s exploration of romance and connection.

What makes Love On Repeat Vol. 1 particularly compelling is how it captures different shades of love without relying on predictable formulas. Across the project, Shekhinah explores attraction, devotion, longing and emotional vulnerability, all while allowing the production to maintain a steady sense of movement. The result is music that can accompany a late-night drive, a quiet moment of reflection or a packed dance floor with equal ease.

The release also reflects the growing influence of house music within mainstream South African music. While the country has long been recognised as a global force in house and electronic music, more artists from outside the traditional dance music scene are finding new ways to engage with the genre. Shekhinah’s latest project demonstrates how seamlessly strong songwriting can coexist with sophisticated house production.

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For longtime fans, Love On Repeat Vol. 1 offers a chance to hear a different side of the singer without losing the qualities that made her one of South Africa’s most respected voices. For newer listeners, it serves as an accessible entry point into an artist willing to take creative risks while remaining true to her artistic identity.

With this release, Shekhinah expands her musical range and opens the door to new possibilities. If Love On Repeat Vol. 1 is any indication, this chapter could mark the beginning of an exciting new era for one of South Africa’s most versatile artists.