Kenyan singer, songwriter and music producer Mutoriah is set to perform at American R&B star Ne-Yo's upcoming Nairobi concert, adding a local touch to the international music event.
The musician will take the stage during the One Night Only: Brunch Edition, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
Mutoriah, who has built a name for himself in Kenya's music industry through his work as a singer and producer, will join the lineup as anticipation builds for Ne-Yo's return to the country.
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The event is particularly significant for fans of the American singer, who is returning to Nairobi for his first major headline concert in the city since his 2015 visit to Kenya for Coke Studio Africa.
Mutoriah joins Ne-Yo's Nairobi lineup.
Mutoriah's addition to the lineup offers fans an opportunity to experience a Kenyan artiste alongside an internationally recognized R&B performer.
The musician has established himself as a versatile figure in the local music scene, working across songwriting, production and performance.
His appearance also places a Kenyan artiste on the bill of an event expected to attract fans of R&B and contemporary music.
Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, is known for hit songs including So Sick, Miss Independent and Because of You. He has also written songs for international artistes, including Beyoncé and Rihanna.
The three-time Grammy Award winner's return has generated interest among Kenyan fans who remember his previous visit and his collaboration with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz on Marry You.
What to expect at the concert
The One Night Only: Brunch Edition is scheduled to run from 3 pm to 11 pm at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Mashujaa Day.
British showband Sol & The Gang is also set to perform alongside Ne-Yo, bringing a live-band experience that incorporates R&B, pop, soul, Afrobeat and other musical styles.
The event will therefore feature a mix of international and local performers, giving attendees an opportunity to enjoy different sounds during the public holiday.
Standard Gold tickets are listed at KSh 15,000, while Gold Couple packages cost KSh 20,000. VIP Platinum tickets are priced at KSh 40,000, with premium table packages also available.
