‘You sure know how to welcome a man home,’ says Anthony Hamilton as he arrives in SA

Anthony Hamilton during a press conference at Primedia Place on August 07, 2025 in Sandton, South Africa. Picture: Gallo Images, Oupa Bopape American multi-Grammy-winning artist Anthony Hamilton has landed in South Africa for another highly anticipated performance. “Touched down in Joburg last night… OR Tambo, you sure know how to welcome a man home,” he wrote on Instagram on Thursday after arriving at OR Tambo International Airport.

Anthony Hamilton just brought the house down with his Zapping skills😂 Who knew soul could make you wanna ‘Zep Zep’😂#Gagasifmpic.twitter.com/2cTPfICkg0 The Best of Me hitmaker is set to perform in Durban on Saturday, 28 February as part of his Soul on Tour international tour. Dubane, are you ready for the ultimate soul session? 🌹✨ Anthony Hamilton is coming home to celebrate the month of love with us!

Sithi asihlangane eDurban ICC on the 28th of February for an experience of love, passion, and soul.If you know, you know. Ayikho enye indlela…pic.twitter.com/wzD3x0nKXQ The tour will also visit several cities in the United States, including Missouri, Maryland, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, and New York. Hamilton was in South Africa last year for the Women’s Day concert.

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At the time, he said he had researched what local fans wanted to hear. “I did my research. I know what Mzansi wants to hear,” he said.

“This show is about love. It’s about understanding what women want to hear. And trust me, they’re in my inbox! They tell me exactly what songs to sing, and I listen.” He also hinted at a possible collaboration with South African singer Vusi Nova.

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