NICKI MINAJ TO TOUR SOUTH AFRICA

American pop & hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj, is bringing the famous Pinkprint Tour to her South African fans, with three unforgettable shows in Johannesburg at the Ticketpro Dome on Thursday 17 March, Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday 20 March and Cape Town’s Grand Arena, Grand West on Tuesday 22 March.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday 28 January from ticketpro.co.za and selected Edgars retail stores nationally. The Nicki Minaj Pinkprint tour is presented by Airey Scott Entertainment, 5FM, and Metro FM. The big announcement of her SA tour was made simultaneously by both 5FM and Metro FM this morning on the stations' respective breakfast shows by The Fresh @5 and The First Avenue teams.

Grammy Award-nominated superstar, Nicki Minaj, continues to break records and impact pop culture at large. Her critically lauded third full-length album, The Pinkprint arrived at the top of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, cementing her as raps' reigning queen. 

Minaj recently made history, simultaneously occupying four top 10 spots on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart and becoming the first female artist to achieve the feat. Minaj also has the most hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart of any female rapper in history and is #3 among all females. What’s more, twelve of her entries entered the top ten, yielding another record for a female rapper. 

Minaj stands at the top of the pop vanguard.  To date, the global superstar has sold over 50 million singles and 5 million albums worldwide. Minaj has also been the recipient of a bevy of awards including American Music Awards, MTV VMA’s, Billboard Awards, People’s Choice Awards, BET Awards & many others.
A global touring phenomenon, Minaj has sold out iconic venues including London’s O2 Arena, Brooklyn’s Barclays Arena, The Staples Center in Los Angeles, and many more.

Outside of music, she has starred in films including Ice Age: Continental Drift and The Other Woman in addition to judging American Idol. She’ll also take the screen alongside Ice Cube and Cedric The Entertainer, starring in 2016’s Barbershop 3.

In South Africa the chart-topping, multi-award winning rapper and actress will be performing a number of her countless hits from her three albums including her latest offering.

With an astonishing 96 million fans on social media, Minaj will be pulling out all the stops for her South African tour.

The Nicki Minaj Pinkprint tickets can be purchased from www.ticketpro.co.za and selected Edgars retail stores, with prices ranging from R490.

Johannesburg: Ticketpro Dome - 17 March

Durban: Moses Mabhida Stadium - 20 March

Cape Town: Grand Arena, Grand West  – 22 March

2016

Hello good people, first post of the year, i know it's long overdue, but hey one was still recovering from the December festivities. Happy New year again :). 

The fact that it's a new year , everyone feels as if it mandatory to set New Years resolutions .

All i can say isthat make reasonable and achievable resolutions, don't shoot to high over your capability.

 I am just happy that I've already ticked off 2 on my list, that ain't a bad way to start right?

I would love to wish you all my readers a very great year ahead filled with nothing but tons of love and fun fun fun.

MARIAH CAREY THE SWEET SWEET FANTASY TOUR CAPE TOWN AND DURBAN DATES CONFIRMED

Mariah Carey

Big Concerts is very happy to announce that Mariah Carey will be adding a Cape Town and Durban concert date when she tours South Africa for the very first time in 2016. The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour will be in Cape Town on 26^th April 2016 at Cape Town Stadium (intimate configuration) and Durban on 29^th April 2016 at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Presented by KFM, CapeTalk, East Coast Radio, Mzanzi Magic Music and Channel 24. Another Big Concerts Experience.

“Lambily, it’s been too long!! I’m so excited to be coming to South Africa to perform for you all. I promise we’re going to share the most amazing moments together and I have so many surprises in store for you daahhlings! Can’t wait to see you all in your hometowns. Love Mariah xx”

Drawing on a back catalogue of over 18 No. 1 singles, Mariah will be performing her biggest hits, including the timeless ‘Hero’, ‘Fantasy’, ‘Always Be My Baby’, the global smash hit ‘We Belong Together’ and many, many more.

Mariah Carey is a music icon, a soul legend, a pop phenomenon, a breathtaking live artist and planet Earth’s best-selling female artist of all time. She has sold over 220 million records and 17 of her 18 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles have been self-penned, including 'Fantasy', 'Always Be My Baby', 'Hero', 'Touch My Body', 'One Sweet Day', and 'We Belong Together', more than any other solo artist.

With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah has defined the modern pop artist. As a singer/songwriter/producer, amongst her countless awards, she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard's “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World's Best Selling Female Artist Of The Millennium,” and BMI's “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting.

She has topped the charts globally and has played to packed audiences in stadiums and arenas around the world. Her combination of stellar talents has inspired her dedicated fans in almost every country and set new standards for excellence in the music industry.

Tickets for all South African tour dates (Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban) go on sale at 9am on Thursday 17 December 2015 from Big Concerts and Computicket

Stay up to date with tour announcements at http://www.mariahcarey.com/tour and follow Mariah on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mariahcarey and Twitter at @MariahCarey