If Boyfriend's Day came and went with nothing more than a "happy boyfriend's day, bae" text, you still have time to fix it. And this fix comes with a Grammy winner.
International Boyfriend's Day was marked on October 3, but there's a way to make up for it. Ne-Yo is back in Nairobi on Tuesday, October 20, Mashujaa Day, for One Night Only: Brunch Edition at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The show runs from 3pm to 11pm, which gives you a full afternoon and evening of music.
Ne-Yo is back after 11 years
This is the R&B star's first Nairobi headline show in 11 years. He last visited Kenya in 2015 for the third season of Coke Studio Africa, where he recorded with artistes including Wangechi, Ali Kiba and Ice Prince. He later teamed up with Diamond Platnumz on "Marry You."
The three-time Grammy winner is behind "So Sick," "Miss Independent" and "Closer," songs that have soundtracked a generation of crushes, relationships and breakups.
He is also one of the industry's top songwriters, with credits that include Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" and songs recorded by Rihanna.
Why this is the perfect make-up gift
- The songs do the talking. If you struggle to say sorry, or just "I appreciate you," let Ne-Yo's catalogue say it for you. These are love songs you both know the words to.
- A date, not just a gig. It's a daytime brunch concert on a public holiday, so you get a relaxed social setting and live music, and no work the next morning.
- More than one act. UK showband Sol & The Gang will perform alongside Ne-Yo, adding a live-band feel to the day.
- A first for Nairobi. Organisers have billed it as a first-of-its-kind live brunch experience for the city, so it won't be your usual night out.
- He gets a plus-one who planned it. Late is better than never, and a ticket beats a text.
How to make it a proper surprise
Don't just send him a link. Tell him you're taking him out on Mashujaa Day and keep the rest secret until the week of the show.
Then make the day count. Pick an outfit you know he likes, book a ride so nobody has to worry about parking, and arrive early enough to settle in before the performances start.
And if you're the one who forgot Boyfriend's Day, this is your redemption arc.
The couple's deal
The Gold Couple ticket is a combo for two at KSh20,000, which is KSh10,000 each. A regular Gold ticket costs KSh15,000, so buying the couple's package saves you KSh10,000 compared with buying two singles.
For those who want the full VIP treatment, Platinum tables are also on offer: KSh160,000 for a table of four and KSh320,000 for a table of eight.
Cheaper tickets, including Early Bird Gold, have already sold out, and organisers say tickets are limited.
Payment is by M-Pesa or card, and your QR code arrives instantly after you pay. You scan it at the gate, so keep your phone charged.
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If you didn't treat your man on Boyfriend's Day, do it now. October 20 is closer than you think.
