Jacob Banks to perform in South Africa on 3 March

The show is organised by Sonic Cities, in collaboration between Beanstalk Productions, Sho-Sho Communication and The Good Times Co.

The concert will mark Banks’ first performance in South Africa after having toured Europe, North and South America and the Asia-Pacific.

“Like all trailblazers, Banks has defied music boundaries since his entry into the scene over 10 years ago,” Jacob Banks’ team said. “ His ear-catching signature sound remains steeped in the swing of R&B, the grit of rock & roll and pop, the gusto of hip hop and a splash of reggae and gospel. Banks crafts his songs around his rich baritone voice for his multi-layered productions.”

Born Jacob Akintayo Akinoso, the 31-year-old artist launched his career after winning the 2012 MOBO UnSung regional competition in Birmingham followed by the Adidas Are You In music competition.

He is known for his hit ‘Chainsmoking’, which has racked up more than 25 million views on YouTube and more than 51 million streams on Spotify. Signed to US label Interscope Records, he boasts two albums, Village and Lies About the War, as well as a number of singles including ‘For My Friends’, ‘The Boy Who Cried Freedom’, ‘Move With You’ and ‘The Paradox’. He also has an EP titled The Monologue.