REVIEW: Tyrese Gibson had Pretoria fans eager for more after performance
· Citizen
R&B music appeals to everyone, and many South African men joined the packed audience for a memorable evening as Hollywood star and Grammy-nominated singer Tyrese Gibson headlined the final night of the Ndlala Grandeur II festival at Ndlala Arena in Pretoria on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
The intimate concert brought the three-day celebration of R&B and soul legends to an emotional close, with Tyrese proving that his timeless sound still has the power to move an audience decades after his biggest hits first captured hearts.
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Tyrese brings the romance
American R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson at the Ndlala Grandeur II at the Ndlala Arena on 23 August 2026, in Pretoria. Picture: Gallo Images/Oupa BopapePerforming inside the intimate 552-seat Ndlala Arena, the singer and Fast & Furious actor delivered the powerful vocals and smooth stage presence that have made him a global R&B favourite.
Fans seated in the diamond tier were close enough to experience his performance up close, with the singer regularly connecting directly with the crowd.
But it was the ladies who appeared particularly thrilled when Tyrese turned up the romance.
The singer had women screaming as he serenaded them, making eye contact and handing out roses during his performance. For those lucky enough to receive one, the moment felt personal, as he created the kind of intimate atmosphere his music is known for. He also called everyone forward to interact and sing along to crowd favourites like How You Gonna Act Like That and Sweet Lady.
His charismatic performance had fans on their feet, while his nostalgia-driven set transported the audience through some of his most memorable musical moments.
Weekend celebrating R&B
Thami Ndlala and American R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson at the Ndlala Arena on 23 August 2026, in Pretoria. Picture: Gallo Images/Oupa BopapeHis headline performance formed part of Ndlala Grandeur II, which ran from 21 to 23 August and brought together international and South African R&B talent.
The weekend featured artists including Case, RL and Zonke Dikana, with Brian Temba, King Ashby and Presss also contributing to the entertainment programme.
The festival was hosted by businessman Thami Ndala, who’s quickly becoming known for bringing R&B crooners to South African shores.
Tyrese extends his African journey
During his stay in South Africa, Tyrese also revealed that his time on the continent may not be over yet.
The Grammy-nominated superstar announced plans to remain in Africa for several weeks as he looks to secure up to six additional performances across different African cities.
For Pretoria fans, however, Sunday night was all about an intimate experience, complete with powerhouse vocals, roses, romance and the unmistakable R&B energy that left the crowd wanting more.