TBS Set to Host R. Kelly Today …students’ ticket to cost N2,000- By Laurence An

Having performed to a sold-out crowd comprising a stellar audience last night at the Federal Palace Hotel, in Victoria Island, Lagos, American rhythm and blues star R. Kelly will continue the Nigerian leg of his Africa concert today.
Today’s performance to be held at the Tafawa Balewa Crescent promises to be a fitting climax to last night’s concert, with students in possession of valid identity cards guaranteed entry on payment of a token N2,000. Drawing from his vast repertoire, Kelly performed some of his memorable tunes, eliciting resounding cheers from the audience who couldn’t seem to stay off the dance floor. The performance lasted till the early hours of this morning.
The concert is a continuation of Kelly’s African tour which started in Johannesburg and later Cape Town, both in South Africa.
Kelly, in Africa for the first time performed at various events organised by Arise magazine published by the THISDAY Group, had performed at the THISDAY Music Festival at Sun City Superbowl in Johannes-burg on June 27 where he rendered three songs in memory of the late pop icon Michael Jackson. He also performed at the Grandwest Casino June 29 in Cape Town.
R.Kelly is billed to perform tomorrow in Abuja. The Abuja show will hold at the THISDAY Dome
Last night’s VIP special command performance included a 3-course dinner which allowed members of the audience to meet and greet the top musician during and after party get together.
The South African performance was a major highlight of the Arise Africa Fashion awards held at the Sandton International Convention Centre, Johannesburg, which featured designers from across Africa.