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The Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
US legend Babyface to return to South Africa in December
Thirteen-time Grammy winner Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds will return to South Africa in December to headline the 2025 All White Soul Sessions Concert. He will perform on two nights at the Sunbet Arena TimeSquare in Pretoria on December 12 and 13. Tickets for the shows are being sold at Webtickets and Pick 'n Pay outlets nationwide. Babyface visited to South Africa in 2022 when he performed at the DStv Delicious fest. The artist has contributed to songs on more than 800-million records sold and more than 1-billion streamed. He has won the BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year trophy seven times and received 51 BMI Awards, four American M usic Awards , five Soul Train Music Awards , and five NAACP Image Awards . Among the songs he has produced and co-written is the Oscar-winning When you Believe , sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Fans on social media have reacted to news of his return and expressed their anticipation.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Kevin Lerena's wife Geraldine?
SOUTH African champ Kevin Lerena is married to Geraldine – who is also in the boxing business. As an emerging promoter, Geraldine is likely to be ringside supporting her man when he clashes with Lawrence Okolie at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 19. 2 Who is Geraldine Lerena? Together with Kevin, Geraldine is involved with Aquila Boxing Promotions but recently told an interviewer that her main role is to keep the couple's home running smoothly. "Kevin's life is stressful so I try to keep everything at home running as smooth as I can," she said. "There's a lot of teamwork." In the same interview, ahead of The Reckoning this year, Kevin said it is "also not easy being a mum" and said he tries to be as supportive as he can. The Reckoning was the name of a boxing event headlined by Kevin, where he defended his WBC bridgerweight title against Ukrainian fighter Serhiy Radchenko. The event took place at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, on May 1. Lerena won the fight by knockout in the third round and Geraldine was – as usual – ringside. The couple, who married in 2021, regularly post about their family life on Instagram. When their son Maximus was born last year, Kevin wrote: "Happy Birthday and a warm welcome to our beautiful blessing Maximus Matthew Lerena, who arrived weighing in at 3.3kgs with a full mop of hair!! "Though our little champ is currently in Neonatal ICU, we are grateful for the strength and health of Mommy!!! "Maximus came into the world fighting. Thank you for all the Love & Prayers. God is great! Lots of love from Kevin & Geraldine Lerena." In another post, on March 17 this year, Kevin wrote: "Happy birthday to my incredible wife. "A loving supportive wife, devoted mother, and incredible stepmom. Your kindness, and strength inspires me daily. Thank you … Forever grateful for you Mrs Lerena. "Today we celebrate you."
IOL News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Kem's back in town: get ready to groove to his soulful serenades
American R&B sensation, Kem, who is set to perform in South Africa. Image: Instagram American R&B and soul crooner Kem, born Kim Lamont Owens, has touched down in South Africa, and the reception has been nothing short of spectacular. Landing at the bustling OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Kem expressed his joy on Instagram, declaring, 'South Africa! Y'all make a brother feel good! 😊🙏🏾 I'm so excited to see you again! 🇿🇦❤️.' The multi-Grammy award-nominated artist is set to thrill audiences at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on May 30 and May 31, marking his return to the country after a nearly decade-long hiatus. His last tour in South Africa took place in 2014, where he left fans mesmerised with his soulful melodies and captivating performances at the Big Top Arena Carnival City in Brakpan. Reflecting on his long-awaited visit, Kem shared, 'I'm thrilled to be coming back to South Africa! The warmth and passion of South African fans are unparalleled, and I can't wait to share these special nights with you. Expect an evening filled with love, soul, and timeless music that connects us all.' Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement over Kem's return. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ User @sasa_da_bohemian reminisced, 'I was at your first show in South Africa at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival in 2007, and you blessed me with Album II DVD 😂😂 🙌🏾🙌🏾. I'm definitely coming to this one ☝🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦.' Another fan, @justmekenna, expressed a heartfelt connection, stating, 'See you on Friday!!! I have been to so many of your shows in the States and volunteered with you in Detroit. You met me in Memphis at a radio station. "I had just had a bad accident, and you gave comforting words! I'm living here in South Africa. Shout me out…❤️❤️.' It's clear that Kem's music resonates deeply with his fanbase, as evidenced by comments from supporters like @dcwebb13, who said, 'Hoping you have a great visit,' and @kayise_ngqula, who simply exclaimed, 'Can't wait to see you 🔥🔥.' With two albums reaching #1 on the iTunes R&B Albums Chart and an impressive collection of eight #1 hit singles, Kem has solidified his place as a top contender in the world of soul music. "Billboard" magazine has also recognised him as a Top 5 Adult R&B Artist of the Year. As concert-goers prepare for his live performances, they should brush up on classics like 'Share My Life', 'You're on My Mind', 'I Can't Stop Loving You', 'Love Calls' and 'Why Would You Stay', to ensure they are ready to sing along to their heart's content."
Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Kem is coming to South Africa for a two-night show
Joburg people, get ready for a rocking good time! Kem, real name Kim Lamont Owens, is headed your way. The multi-Grammy-nominated singer will be coming to South Africa for a two-night show this May. Kem will be bringing his soulful sound to the Sunbet Arena at Time Square. The show will be taking place on 30 and 31 May 2025 at 18:00. Tickets cost R950.00 - R1490.00 and can be purchased on Ticketpro, Spar and Payzone. The internationally acclaimed R&B icon is known for producing hits such as 'Share My Life', 'Why Would You Stay', and 'I Can't Stop Loving You'. The show comes after the legend had a successful concert at the Big Top Arena Carnival City, Brakpan, in 2014. This year's show promises to be bigger and better, so, get ready for two unforgettable nights of music! See more details about the show below.
