Kehlani has officially announced the South African phase of her Kehlani World Tour. She returns to the country after appearing at Rocking the Daisies in 2022. The singer will take part in two arena shows in December 2026.

The South African tour is expected to start at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 15 December 2026 before moving to the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on 17 December 2026. These shows are promoted by Big Concerts. Also part of Kehlani’s global tour are performances across North America and Europe. 

Taking to her Instagram page, Kehlani shared their excitement saying: 

“It’s been too long, South Africa!! I’ve missed you!”

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Kehlani’s album Kehlani has enjoyed major commercial success, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single, “Folded,” has been a major success. The song contributed to her success in the music industry. 

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Fans attending the South African concerts will enjoy songs such as “Honey,” “Distraction,” “After Hours,” and “Folded”. Top R&B artist Destin Conrad will be part of the tour as a special guest. Conrad is known for projects including SATIN and LOVE ON DIGITAL. His growing international profile makes him a fitting addition to the tour lineup. 

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Open sales for the concerts will follow a particular structure. Mastercard cardholders get early access through a presale that starts on 17 June. This will be followed by a Big Concerts Fan Club presale on 18 June. General ticket sales opens on 19 June through official ticketing platforms. Fans should buy through authorised mediums.

Kehlani’s return shows the huge appeal South Africa has in the global touring space. With more international artists adding the country to their schedules, the December concerts are expected to be a success. Fans will witness the best of these R & B artists. 

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.