{"id":173,"date":"2026-10-13T13:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insideoutnews.co.za\/?p=173"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:14","slug":"eight-cities-nine-concert-nights-vusi-nova-kicks-off-his-here-to-staynational-tour-on-17-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insideoutnews.co.za\/?p=173","title":{"rendered":"Eight cities. Nine concert nights.Vusi Nova kicks off his\u00a0\u2018Here to StayNational Tour\u2019\u00a0on 17 October!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

His <\/strong>voice has carried South Africans through love, <\/strong>heartbreak,<\/strong> and healing. Vusi Nova kicks off his nationwide journey on 17 October, celebrating 10 years of <\/strong>Naninina<\/em><\/strong>while opening a new chapter with his latest EP, <\/strong>Here to Stay<\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOHANNESBURG, 13 OCTOBER:<\/strong> For many South Africans, Vusi Nova\u2019s music has soundtracked some of life\u2019s most memorable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting this October, the celebrated vocalist is taking that connection beyond the speakers and onto the stage, inviting fans to celebrate a decade of music, memories, and a journey that is still unfolding at his \u2018Her To Stay National Tour\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first stop is The Ridge, <\/strong>Emalahleni,<\/strong> <\/strong>this Saturday, 17 October,<\/strong>where Vusi Nova will officially launch the first leg of his Here to Stay<\/em><\/strong>National Tou<\/strong>r at The Ridge. From there, the tour will travel across the country, bringing together audiences who have grown with his music and those discovering its depth for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Nova Sounds, the national concert series runs from October 2026 to March 2027<\/strong>, covering eight cities and nine concert nights, including two-night engagements in Cape Town and Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its heart, this is a celebration of an artist who has continued to evolve without losing the emotional honesty that made people fall in love with his voice in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets: <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1600571502<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decade of Naninina and the memories that never left<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ten years ago, his debut album, Naninina<\/em> marked an important chapter in Vusi Nova\u2019s musical journey. A decade later, the milestone offers an opportunity to look back at how far he has travelled, the music he has given his audience, and the connection that has endured over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The <\/strong>Here to Stay<\/em> National Tour will revisit that journey, bringing selections from Naninina<\/em>, career-defining hits, and fan favourites to the stage alongside music from his latest release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For longtime supporters, the concerts will be an opportunity to reconnect with songs that have grown alongside them. For Vusi Nova, they mark a moment to honour the past while making room for everything still to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new chapter, with the same heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the anniversary gives fans a reason to look back, the tour is not simply about nostalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova\u2019s newly released Here to Stay<\/em><\/strong> EP<\/strong> signals the next chapter in his creative journey. Featuring songs including \u201cThandeka\u201d and \u201cHere to Stay\u201d, the project offers a glimpse into where he is musically today while retaining the intimate, emotionally driven storytelling that audiences have come to associate with his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title itself carries a sense of purpose. It speaks to endurance, growth,and the determination to keep moving forward, even as the music industry changes and the years bring new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis tour is about celebrating the journey, but it is also about looking forward<\/em>. Fifteen years in the business of music, t<\/em>en 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<\/em>,\u201d<\/em> Vusi Nova says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nine nights, eight cities and a country invited to sing along<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey begins in Emalahleni before moving to Tshwane in November. Cape Town and Gqeberha will each host two nights, giving audiences more opportunities to experience the production and revisit the songs that have helped define Vusi Nova\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour then returns in February 2027, travelling to Mangaung and Mbombela before concluding its scheduled run in Durban and East London in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HERE TO STAY NATIONAL TOUR DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 17 October 2026 – The Ridge, Emalahleni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 6 November 2026 – State Theatre, Tshwane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 13 and 14 November 2026 – City Hall, Cape Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 21 and 22 November 2026 – Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 6 February 2027 – Mangaung<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 20 February 2027 – Mbombela<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 20 March 2027 – Durban<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf 27 March 2027 – East London<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 MINUTES WITH <\/strong>VUSI NOVA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How does this tour differ from a regular booking or performance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> This is my first tour as an independent artist. I\u2019ve toured before when I was signed to EMI, alongside artists such as Mandoza, Ntando, Kwela Tebza, Zulu Boy, and Rebecca Malope, among many others. But this is my first tour of this kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about taking the music to the people, the way I was taught. That doesn\u2019t happen as much anymore. It also gives me the opportunity to perform the music my fans really want to hear, rather than being limited to the 35 or 45 minutes usually allocated to artists on a festival or concert line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What can fans look forward to at the tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> My supporters can expect all the classics they\u2019ve grown to love and relate to. We\u2019re celebrating 10 years of my biggest album, Naninina<\/em>, so of course, we\u2019ll be singing along to all those songs. I\u2019ll also be performing music from my Here to Stay<\/em> EP, which people have grown so fond of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: You\u2019ve been in the music industry professionally for about 15 years. What has that journey taught you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> I\u2019ve been in the industry professionally for about 15 years, and I\u2019m still going strong. I\u2019ve certainly grown as a person. I\u2019m more mature and wiser because I\u2019ve learned from life\u2019s lessons, including my mistakes. I now have a stronger sense of purpose, and these are some of the lessons and knowledge I want to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Ten years have passed since Naninina was released. Looking back at the person and artist you were then, what has changed the most about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> I\u2019ve grown tremendously as a person. I\u2019m more mature and wiser because I\u2019ve learned from life\u2019s lessons, including my mistakes. I have a stronger sense of purpose, and these are some of the lessons and knowledge I want to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: This year marks a decade of Naninina. Why was it important for you to celebrate this milestone with a new EP and a tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> The significance is that I\u2019m celebrating 10 years of my biggest album, Naninina<\/em>. I thought, why not release an EP on the exact same day I released that album 10 years ago? It\u2019s also about bringing back the way we used to do things back in the day – going on tour, taking the music to the people, and celebrating with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Your new EP is titled Here to Stay. What does that statement mean to you personally, especially after a decade in an ever-changing music industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> The title Here to Stay<\/em> means so much to me. Firstly, I\u2019ve found my purpose, and that is to share love with the world through music. We\u2019re all going to leave this earth one day, and my biggest fear has always been my name dying with the flesh. Through music, I\u2019ve found something that will allow me to live forever, and that is my music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been blessed with the gift of music, and not just music, but timeless music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: As you prepare to perform songs from Naninina alongside your newer material, do you find yourself connecting with the older songs differently now that you\u2019ve experienced more of life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> That\u2019s what\u2019s so beautiful about music. You get to be transported back to certain situations and feel those same emotions again, but you also get to understand them better because of ukukhula and the passage of time. With time comes wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Your music often explores love, <\/strong>heartbreak,<\/strong> and vulnerability. How much of your personal experiences finds its way into your songwriting, and is it difficult to open up through music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> Every single song I\u2019ve ever written has been based on a personal experience. The moment I embraced vulnerability, it was liberating for me. I think that\u2019s also why people relate to my music, because these are things we all go through at some point in our lives. It gives people a sense that they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Over the years, what have you learnt about your fans, their <\/strong>loyalty,<\/strong> and the business of music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vusi Nova:<\/strong> I\u2019ve learnt that people have so much love, loyalty, and trust because of the music, and I couldn\u2019t feel more blessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve also learnt not to focus only on making mu<\/a>sic, but to pay attention to the business side of things as well. It\u2019s important to build wealth for my loved ones so they can have a platform to realise their dreams earlier, while also passing on the knowledge I\u2019ve gained along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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