American R&B star Mario will headline the inaugural We Love R&B Concert Experience at SunBet Arena at Time Square in Menlyn, Pretoria, on 22 May 2027.
The two-time Grammy nominee joins previously announced R&B groups Dru Hill and Silk for the concert, which is being presented by Remoakantse Holdings.
Mario, whose career spans more than two decades, is known for hits including Let Me Love You, Just a Friend 2002, How Do I Breathe, Crying Out for Me and Music for Love.
Remoakantse Holdings managing director Thabiso Mogashwa said the addition of Mario completes what the organisers believe will be a major R&B concert experience.
“We are thrilled that we can finally share it. Mario is an incredible artist with a catalogue that has travelled across generations, and having him headline alongside Dru Hill and Silk is exactly the kind of R&B experience we wanted to bring to Pretoria,” Mogashwa said.
“These are multi-platinum-selling artists whose music people know, love and have grown up with. We are incredibly excited to bring them together on one stage and give South African fans the opportunity to experience these songs live.”
The organisers said the concert will feature music from the three acts, with a focus on their established R&B catalogues and live performances.
Tickets are available through Webtickets and at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide.
