Sol & The Gang to Join Ne-Yo in Nairobi

Sol & The Gang will perform alongside American R&B artist Ne-Yo in Nairobi for the "One Night Only: Brunch Edition" concert. The daytime event takes place on Tuesday, 20th October 2026, which is Kenya's Mashujaa Day public holiday. The show is scheduled to run from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Organisers confirmed the lineup. Passes for the show are being sold online via TicketYetu. Regular Gold tickets cost Ksh 15,000, Gold Couple tickets at Ksh 20,000 while VIP Platinum tickets are priced at Ksh 40,000.

Band Origins and Frontman Achievements

Sol & The Gang is a UK showband and collective made up of professional singers, musicians, and dancers. The group was founded by singer, songwriter, and choreographer J-Sol. J-Sol gained recognition through YouTube covers before appearing as a contestant on The X Factor UK.

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During Series 15 of The X Factor UK, J-Sol performed his original track "Bullet In My Heart.” The performance gathered over 20 million views online. Across digital platforms, J-Sol has earned more than 100 million views, 14 million streams, and 7,000 digital sales. He previously sold out a headline concert at London's O2 Academy in 2018.

J-Sol has opened for international recording artists, including Boyz II Men, Jeremih, Omarion, Little Mix, Bobby Valentino, and Alexander O'Neal. He was also invited to perform at the wedding of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in the south of France.

“Sol and the gang skillfully take all your favorite tunes and musical taste and blend them to create the ultimate big-band experience,” part of their portfolio read in their website.

Musical Style, Lineup, and Industry Experience

The collective performs across several musical genres, including R&B, hip-hop, pop, garage, reggaeton, Afrobeat, soul, and Motown. Their official biography states, "Presenting the world's freshest, finest, and non-cheesy showband, Sol and The Gang delivers an eclectic musical experience encompassing R&B, Hip-hop, Pop, Garage, Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Soul, and Motown to elevate your event.”

Band members have trained at institutions including The BRIT School, Sylvia Young Theatre School, ELAM, The Royal Academy of Music, London College of Music, and Trinity Laban. Members perform full-time with the group and have collaborated with UK Top 40 acts.

Their performance credits include work with Dua Lipa, Boyz II Men, Little Mix, Nile Rodgers, Jessie J, Robbie Williams, and Tom Odell. Group members have also appeared on television programmes such as Jools Holland, Strictly Come Dancing, and The X Factor.

The ensemble offers setups ranging from a single vocalist to a 30-piece band. Their options include dancers, a horns section, a strings section, percussionists, keyboardists, guitarists, and a DJ.