{
  "id": 11657189,
  "title": "Mario to headline Pretoria’s inaugural We Love R&B Concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mario-to-headline-pretorias-inaugural-we-love-r-b-concert",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/entertainment/events/2026-10-03-mario-to-headline-pretorias-inaugural-we-love-rb-concert/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned R&B artist Mario will headline the first-ever We Love R&B Concert Experience in Pretoria, joining established acts Dru Hill and Silk for a nostalgic evening of timeless R&B classics. The concert, organized by Remoakantse Holdings, will take place at the SunBet Arena on Saturday, May 22, 2027. Mario, a two-time Grammy nominee with a career spanning over two decades, rose to fame with his hit single \"Let Me Love You\" and has since produced a string of fan favorites. Dru Hill, celebrated for hits like \"In My Bed\" and \"These Are the Times,\" and Silk, known for \"Freak Me\" and \"Meeting in My Bedroom,\" will share the stage with Mario. Remoakantse Holdings' managing director Thabiso Mogashwa expressed excitement about bringing these multi-platinum selling artists together, promising a memorable R&B experience for South African fans. Tickets for the event are available exclusively through Webtickets and at Pick n Pay locations across the country.",
  "summary": "Mario will headline Pretoria’s inaugural We Love R&B Concert Experience alongside R&B favourites Dru Hill and Silk in May 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mario, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, headlines inaugural We Love R&B Concert in Pretoria.",
    "Concert features Dru Hill and Silk, known for hits like \"In My Bed\" and \"Freak Me\".",
    "Event organized by Remoakantse Holdings, tickets available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}