By Kevin Rademeyer.
Photo Credit: Lance Peterson.
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell delighted a packed Grand Arena, GrandWest crowd in Cape Town on Tuesday night as the legendary reggae group brought decades of hits to South African fans.
The band’s setlist featured a mix of chart-topping classics, fan favourites and popular cover songs, with concertgoers singing along to iconic tracks including Red Red Wine, Kingston Town and (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You. The atmosphere inside the sold-out venue reflected the enduring popularity of one of the world’s most successful reggae acts.
Scroll through our photo gallery , taken by Lance Peterson. from a memorable night in Cape Town.
The South African tour continues at the Durban International Convention Centre on 4 June before heading to Pretoria, where demand has prompted promoters to add a second show.
Following a sell-out for the original 6 June performance at SunBet Arena, Time Square, Big Concerts has confirmed an additional Pretoria concert on 7 June.
“UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell remains one of the most beloved live acts to tour South Africa,” said Big Concerts CEO Attie Van Wyk. “Pretoria showed up in a big way and the sell-out reinforces their incredible legacy. We’re proud to be opening a second show to meet the exceptional demand from fans.”
Formed in Birmingham in the late 1970s, UB40 became one of the most successful reggae bands in music history, selling millions of records worldwide and producing a string of international hits. Frontman Ali Campbell continues to perform under the UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell banner, bringing the band’s timeless catalogue to audiences across the globe.