Musician Vusi NovaMusician Vusi Nova. Picture: Instagram@VusiNova

Ten years after the release of the album that helped define his journey, Vusi Nova is hitting the road.

The acclaimed South African vocalist has announced the Here to Stay National Tour, a major live concert series celebrating a decade of Naninina while introducing audiences to his latest chapter, the newly released Here to Stay EP.

Presented by Nova Sounds, the tour will travel across South Africa from October 2026 through March 2027, bringing together the songs, stories and moments that have made Vusi Nova one of the country’s most distinctive and enduring voices.

Here to Stay EP highlights Vusi’s growth and signature storytelling

Named after his new EP, Here to Stay represents more than a collection of new music. It is a statement of longevity, a reflection of an artist who has spent more than a decade building a catalogue around love, heartbreak, healing, vulnerability, resilience and the realities of life.

The EP features songs including Thandeka and Here to Stay, offering audiences a glimpse into where Vusi Nova is creatively today while remaining rooted in the emotional storytelling that has defined his career.

A decade of memories comes alive on stage with Vusi Nova’s latest tour

At the centre of the tour is the 10-year anniversary of Naninina, an important milestone in Vusi Nova’s career and a project that helped deepen the connection between the artist and his audience.

A decade later, those songs continue to hold meaning for listeners. The Here to Stay National Tour will bring that history to the stage alongside the music that has followed creating a live experience that celebrates where Vusi Nova has been, where he is now and where he is going next.

Audiences can expect a carefully produced concert experience featuring career-defining hits, fan favourites, selections from Naninina and new material from Here to Stay.

For the fans who have been there from the beginning, it is a chance to relive the soundtrack to a decade of memories.

Vusi Nova reflects on a decade of music and what’s ahead

For those discovering Vusi Nova today, it is an opportunity to experience the depth of his catalogue and the power of his live performance in one concert.

Speaking about this, this is what Vusi had to say:

“This tour is about celebrating the journey, but it is also about looking forward. Ten years of Naninina is a milestone I am incredibly proud of, but I am just as excited about what is still ahead. Here to Stay is exactly that, a reminder that the journey continues,” said Vusi.

Tour dates

  • 17 October 2026 — The Ridge, Emalahleni
  • 6 November 2026 — State Theatre, Tshwane
  • 13 & 14 November 2026 — City Hall, Cape Town
  • 21 & 22 November 2026 — Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha
  • 6 February 2027 — Mangaung
  • 20 February 2027 — Mbombela
  • 20 March 2027 — Durban
  • 27 March 2027 — East London

Tickets are available via Webtickets.

HAVE YOU READ THIS ONE?: Mpho Popps Takes the Spotlight as Host of the 2026 Content Creator Awards, Powered by Samsung

Avatar photo

By Asanda Mbayimbayi

Asanda Mbayimbayi is an award-winning Lifestyle & Entertainment News Editor and Journalist celebrated for her dynamic voice in digital lifestyle, entertainment, and hard news journalism. Honoured with the Galliova People’s Hero 2025 Award for her authentic storytelling and powerful connection with audiences, she continues to redefine journalism with purpose, empathy, and impact. With an instinct for uncovering stories that resonate and a deep understanding of audience engagement, Asanda brings clarity, depth, and heart to every piece she crafts. Beyond the newsroom, she wears many hats — Researcher, Qualified Bible Teacher, Content Creator, Producer, Motivational Speaker, and Book Editor to name a few — using her creative and spiritual insight to inspire transformation through words. Whether leading editorial teams, producing meaningful content, or motivating audiences, Asanda stands as a storyteller driven by faith, purpose, and the power of narrative to connect and inspire.