American R&B star Ne-Yo has marked his 47th birthday with a message to fans as he prepares for his concert in Kenya. The musician will headline the "One Night Only: Brunch Edition" on Tuesday, 20th October 2026, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata, Nairobi. The event coincides with Kenya's Mashujaa Day public holiday.
Posting on social media on his birthday, the singer shared his gratitude. Ne-Yo wrote:
"I'm 47 years fresh. I’ve never looked better, never felt better. Never been more balanced. Never been more grateful."
He added: "Thank you to all the people big and small that made it possible for me to still be here...better than ever."
Expressing his future outlook, he posted: *"I love you all endlessly. And we still got a LOOOONG way to go. So, buckle up for the next 47 years. Gonna be a riiiiiide baby!!!"
VIP Tickets Sold Out as Stats Highlight Global Impact
Ticket purchases on the digital platform TicketYetu show high demand across all categories. Individual VIP Platinum passes, priced at KES 40,000, are now officially sold out.
Standard Gold passes, priced at KES 15,000, are currently 95% sold out. TicketYetu also lists four-seater tables at KES 160,000 and eight-seater tables at KES 320,000.
The concert marks Ne-Yo's return to Kenya after an 11-year gap since his 2015 Coke Studio Africa appearance. Across his career, the three-time Grammy winner has accumulated over 23 billion combined streams globally. His breakout hit "So Sick" holds over 1.26 billion Spotify streams. Meanwhile, "Miss Independent" exceeds 1.09 billion streams. Dance collaboration "Give Me Everything" stands at 2.28 billion streams.
Host and Live Supporting Performances Revealed
Kiss 100 radio presenter and talent manager Mwalimu Rachel will host the daytime concert. Live supporting performances feature UK showband Sol & The Gang alongside Kenyan artist Mutoriah. Sol & The Gang perform luxury show sets led by UK singer J-Sol.
A star-studded roster of local radio and club DJs will perform live sets throughout the event. Kiss 100 presenter DJ Xclusive leads the lineup. He is joined by Homeboyz Radio presenters DJ Andy Young, DJ Chunky, and DJ Jesse.
Open-format DJ Kronikx and lifestyle music curator DJ Shema complete the billing.
The outdoor event runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The concert is organised by Fenon Premium Productions and Radio Africa Group, powered by Stanbic Bank.
