Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Ne-Yo will perform at this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards. This was disclosed by the organisers of the event.

The event, sponsored by the KwaZulu-Natal province in association with Absolute Vodka and in partnership with the city of Durban, would take place at the Durban International Convention Centre on July 18.  

Ne-Yo would perform songs from his sixth studio album, Non Fiction. Discussing his first-ever performance in the South African city, he said, "I can’t wait for you to see what I have in store, Durban! I hope you’re ready, because I am!"

Alex Okosi, senior vp and managing director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, said, "We are very excited to welcome Ne-Yo to MAMA 2015 for his first-ever appearance in Durban. As a sensational live performer and truly accomplished R&B star, Ne-Yo is an all-round class act, who will greatly complement the African performers on the show."