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Ndlala Grandeur II Lineup And Why You Really Shouldn't Miss It

Ndlala Grandeur II Lineup And Why You Really Shouldn't Miss It

Ndlala Grandeur II isn't just a concert, it's three nights of genre-defining voices, live in Pretoria, and honestly, a lineup like this doesn't come around often

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Here's who's taking the stage, and why each night is worth the ticket.

RL (Robert Lavelle Huggar)

The unmistakable voice behind multi-platinum group NEXT, RL has spent over three decades shaping R&B from Too Close to Wifey and Butta Love. Beyond his own catalogue, he's written and collaborated with everyone from Usher and Jamie Foxx to Snoop Dogg and 2Pac. Seeing him live means hearing the songs that soundtracked a generation, straight from the source.


Mya

A Grammy winner and one of the most distinctive voices in R&B history, Mýa's run of hits Case of the Ex, My Love Is Like… Wo, Free, It's All About Me, has stayed on rotation for over 25 years. Add her unforgettable feature on Lady Marmalade, and you've got a performer whose live shows are known for their vocal power and stage presence.

Zonke Dikana

South Africa's own multi-platinum Afro-soul queen. Zonke's soulful voice, sharp songwriting and multiple SAMA and MTV Africa Music Award wins have made her one of the most respected artists in the country. She's proof that this lineup isn't just about nostalgia acts flown in from overseas, it's a genuine celebration of world-class local talent standing shoulder to shoulder with global icons.


Ginuwine

Few artists shaped the sound of late-'90s and 2000s R&B quite like Ginuwine. Working alongside Timbaland, he delivered classics like Pony, Differences and In Those Jeans — songs that still fill dance floors decades later. As a member of supergroup TGT with Tank and Tyrese, his influence on the genre runs deep.

Case

A two-time Grammy nominee and one of the defining voices of turn-of-the-century R&B, Case's hits Touch Me, Tease Me, Missing You and Living It Up are woven into the soundtrack of an era. For longtime R&B fans, this is a rare chance to hear those songs performed live.

Vusi Nova

One of South Africa's most powerful contemporary soul voices, Vusi Nova brings raw emotion and commanding stage presence to every performance. His inclusion alongside international heavyweights is a reminder of just how strong South Africa's own R&B and soul scene has become.

Tyrese Gibson

Closing the weekend is a true multi-hyphenate Grammy-nominated musician, actor and author Tyrese Gibson. From his platinum-selling solo albums to his global fame through the Fast & Furious and Transformers franchises, Tyrese brings star power and decades of hits to close the Grandeur weekend on a high note.

Why you should be there :

  • A once-in-a-lifetime lineup. International R&B legends and South Africa's finest soul artists sharing the same stage across one weekend is rare and this is shaping up to be one of the standout live music events of the year.

  • Three nights, three different vibes. From the smooth opening night to Saturday's nostalgia-heavy classics set and Sunday's high-energy finale, there's a night for every kind of R&B fan.

  • Local talent gets its moment. Zonke and Vusi Nova aren't just support acts they're proof that South Africa's soul and R&B scene belongs on the same stage as global icons.

  • An intimate, premium setting. Ndlala Arena is positioning itself as the country's home for elevated live entertainment, meaning quality sound, production and atmosphere to match the lineup.

  • It's a celebration, not just a concert. Landing during Women's Month, Ndlala Grandeur II is being framed as a genuine tribute to the voices many of them women who've shaped R&B for decades.

Whether you're going for the nostalgia, the vocals, or just a proper night out, Ndlala Grandeur II is one for the calendar.

🎟️ Tickets: www.ndlalaarena.co.za 📅 21–23 August 2026 | Ndlala Arena, Pretoria

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