{"id":32658,"date":"2026-06-11T11:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=32658"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:52:58","slug":"ne-yo-set-to-dazzle-fans-in-south-africa-on-his-global-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/ne-yo-set-to-dazzle-fans-in-south-africa-on-his-global-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Ne-Yo Set to Dazzle Fans in South Africa on His Global Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NE-YO, a three-time Grammy<\/em> award recipient and renowned music artist, is set to return to South Africa<\/em> this October<\/em>. The celebrated performer will grace the stage at Grand Arena<\/em>, Grand West<\/em> in Cape Town<\/em> on Saturday<\/em>, October 17th<\/sup><\/em>, followed by a performance at SunBet Arena<\/em> in Pretoria<\/em> on Sunday<\/em>, October 18th<\/sup><\/em> as part of his highly anticipated international tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

With an impressive music repertoire, including his most recent track, ‘Miss Tundra<\/em>’)<\/em>, NE-YO boasts an astounding total of 23 billion streams globally, earning a dedicated following in South Africa. His 2005 single ‘So Sick<\/em>’ reached No. 1<\/em> on the Billboard<\/em> Hot 100<\/em> and achieved quadruple-platinum status. Since that breakout hit, he has released numerous popular songs, including ‘Sexy Love’, ‘Closer’,<\/em> ‘<\/em>Because of You’<\/em>, ‘Miss Independent’<\/em> and ‘Push Back’<\/em> featuring Bebe Rexha<\/em> and Stefflon Don<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is NE-YO a talented performer, but he is also an accomplished songwriter, having penned iconic tracks such as Rihanna<\/em>‘s ‘Unfaithful’, ‘Russian Roulette’<\/em> and ‘Take a Bow’<\/em>. He has written for Beyonc\u00e9<\/em>, including her 2006 hit ‘Irreplaceable’<\/em>, and has crafted songs for various artists including Jennifer Hudson<\/em>, Usher<\/em>, Carrie Underwood<\/em>, Celine Dion<\/em>, and Mario<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In addition to music, NE-YO has expanded his career into acting, holding roles in productions such as STARZ<\/em>’s ‘BMF<\/em>’<\/em>, NBC<\/em>’s ‘World of Dance<\/em>’<\/em>, Netflix<\/em>’s ‘Dance Monsters<\/em>’<\/em>, along with notable appearances in ‘Empire<\/em>’, ‘Stomp the Yard’, ‘Save the Last Dance’, ‘Battle: Los Angeles<\/em>’, George Lucas’<\/em> ‘Red Tails<\/em>’, ‘The Wiz Live<\/em>!’, STARZ<\/em>’s ‘Step Up: High Water’, ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding<\/em>’ and ‘The Sound of Christmas’.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, NE-YO is preparing to venture into a new genre with his upcoming country-inspired album titled “Highway 79<\/em>”, set to be released on July 10th<\/sup><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As stated by Thato Segaole<\/em>, Executive Director of Vertex Events<\/em>, “We take great pride in offering audiences the opportunity to see a talented and respected artist like NE-YO. We aim to create exceptional live shows that will spark conversation. Our dedication to delivering timeless music to fans will come to fruition through hard work and attention to detail, so be sure to secure your tickets now.<\/em>”<\/span><\/p>\n

NE-YO Live In South Africa aims to unite fans in a celebration of classic music.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets will be available on Webtickets \u2013 www.webtickets.co.za<\/a> and at PicknPay stores throughout the country, starting from R950. Gates are set to open at 6PM on performance days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n