Ziana Zain excited about "Empat Live in KL" concert
29 Apr - Ziana Zain recently expressed excitement over her upcoming concert, which will see her, her brother Anuar Zain, her niece Ernie Zakri and the latter's husband Syamel uniting for the first time on stage.
The 57-year-old singer, who spoke about the upcoming "Empat Live in Kuala Lumpur 2025" that will be held at the Mega Star Arena on 18 October, said that the concert is extra special since it would gather two generations of the same family.
"The idea came to be after fans suggested it to us. I told them to pray for it, and didn't expect that God would make it a reality," she said.
Ziana continued, "This concert is more special because many people want to see these two generations on one stage. We have Pak Ngah and Mak Long as well as the niece and nephew. I hope fans will be enjoying the concert."
The singer also stated that they are currently in the phase of selecting songs and planning duets.
Though tickets for the less expensive seats are already sold out, fans still can enjoy the show by purchasing the Platinum (RM692.40), Diamond (RM892.40) and VIP (RM1092.40) tickets.
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