Joe Thomas extends his SA stay to headline Ndlala Mall grand opening
Donell Jones was announced as his replacement last week and today organisers reveal that Joe Thomas will serenade fans at the same event.
Both artists are returnees as they have performed in Mzansi in recent years.
Joe Thomas' show-stopping performance at Saturday's Women's Day Celebration at Wanderers Cricket Stadium, has prompted the R&B sensation to stay in South Africa longer than planned. Thomas' next stage appearance is set to take place at the grand opening of the Ndlala Mall in Arcadia, Pretoria, on Friday 22 August.
The mall's CEO is Thami Ndlala, husband of media personality Lerato Kganyago, who became famous for his grand romantic gestures after booking FNB Stadium for his wife's Valentine's Day celebration in 2021.
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The opening of the revamped mall was initially set for 2 August with Maybe I Deserve hit maker Tank, born Durrell Babbs, as the main act.
However, due to reasons that the organisers have yet to disclose, the artist who had allegedly been paid a deposit already, pulled out of the opening.
Last week, Donell Jones was announced as his replacement. Jones' smooth vocals are expected to serenade fans with his hits, including Knocks Me Off My Feet, Shorty (Got her eyes on me) and Where I Wanna be on Saturday 23 August.
'South Africa I have a surprise for my beautiful people. I have extended my trip and I'm staying to support my friend Thami Ndlala. On Friday, 22 August, I will be performing and celebrating the Ndlala Mall grand launch,' said Thomas in a video statement on Monday.
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With the relaunch scheduled to take place over 2 days, Ndlala said adding Thomas to the artist line-up was his way of keeping his commitment to give people an opportunity to choose their favourite between the two headlining acts.
Jones last performed in Mzansi 10 years ago.
Extending his stay after the Women's Day performance suggests that Thomas agrees with other international artists who have stated that the energy of South African fans is like no other. After what the Good Girls hitmaker did last weekend, fans are in for a treat at the mall's opening. Tickets are limited and can be purchased on the mall's website.
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