- Ne-Yo marked his birthday in spectacular fashion during a live concert in South Africa, leading the crowd in a sing-along
- SA rapper Moozlie hosted the event and lit up social media with a post wishing the R&B star a happy birthday
- Local celebrities, including DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi, flooded the comments with praise for the night
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Ne-Yo rang in his birthday the way only a global R&B star could, in front of thousands of screaming fans at a packed indoor arena in South Africa.
The American singer paused his show to lead the crowd in a rousing round of "Happy Birthday" dedicated to himself, filming the moment on a selfie-style camera as phone flashlights lit up the darkened venue. The footage captures thousands of audience members singing along, with dramatic stage lighting and lens flares adding to the electric atmosphere. "Let's sing Happy Birthday to me, y'all! Let's go!" he called out before the hall erupted. "Thank you," he said at the end, visibly moved by the crowd's energy.
Moozlie brings Ne-Yo to Jozi
South African rapper and media personality Moozlieplayed host to the birthday concert, which was held through @vertexeventssa. She took to Instagram to shower the star in birthday love, writing:
"Happy Birthday @neyo. 🎂✨ WE LOVE YOU!! 🫶🏾✨ Have an amazing time in South Ah. 🇿🇦❤️"
The post drew a wave of local celebrity reactions, with fellow entertainers praising both Ne-Yo and Moozlie's energy on the night.
Watch the Instagram video below:
SA celebs react to the celebration
The comments section quickly filled with familiar South African names celebrating the occasion. Here is what some of them had to say:
@djzinhle:
"Quite iconic. 🔥😍"
@pearlthusi:
"So gorgeous!!!"
@wendy_mothata:
"The host with the most!!! You were absolutely amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥"
@katlego_hl:
"Tjooooo insure your legs immediately. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 you so hot!"
@nkosikhona_molefe:
"Joburg is full of characters; today we're joined by one of them. 🔥🙌"
@mrcashtime:
"Booked and busy."
@slee_weezy:
"You were amazing Mooozliiieee. 😍😍😍"
@hlonixmbhele: "
"HUGE. 🔥"
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Zahara’s sister, Bandezwa Mkutukana, spoke about their family traditions when it comes to birthdays.
Source: Briefly News
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