His voice has carried South Africans through love, heartbreak, and healing. Vusi Nova kicks off his nationwide journey on 17 October, celebrating 10 years of Naninina while opening a new chapter with his latest EP, Here to Stay.
For many South Africans, Vusi Nova’s music has soundtracked some of life’s most memorable moments.
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 ‘Her To Stay National Tour’
The first stop is The Ridge, Emalahleni, this Saturday, 17 October, where Vusi Nova will officially launch the first leg of his Here to Stay National Tour 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.
Presented by Nova Sounds, the national concert series runs from October 2026 to March 2027, covering eight cities and nine concert nights, including two-night engagements in Cape Town and Gqeberha.
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.
A decade of Naninina and the memories that never left
Ten years ago, his debut album, Naninina marked an important chapter in Vusi Nova’s 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.
The Here to Stay National Tour will revisit that journey, bringing selections from Naninina, career-defining hits, and fan favourites to the stage alongside music from his latest release.
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.
A new chapter, with the same heart
While the anniversary gives fans a reason to look back, the tour is not simply about nostalgia.
Vusi Nova’s newly released Here to Stay EP signals the next chapter in his creative journey. Featuring songs including “Thandeka” and “Here to Stay”, 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.
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.
“This tour is about celebrating the journey, but it is also about looking forward. Fifteen years in the business of music, 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,” Vusi Nova says.
Nine nights, eight cities and a country invited to sing along
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’s career.
The tour then returns in February 2027, travelling to Mangaung and Mbombela before concluding its scheduled run in Durban and East London in March.
HERE TO STAY NATIONAL TOUR DATES
- 17 October 2026 – The Ridge, Emalahleni
- 6 November 2026 – State Theatre, Tshwane
- 13 and 14 November 2026 – City Hall, Cape Town
- 21 and 22 November 2026 – Boardwalk Casino, Gqeberha
- 6 February 2027 – Mangaung
- 20 February 2027 – Mbombela
- 20 March 2027 – Durban
- 27 March 2027 – East London
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1600571502
