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Don’t miss Akon, Neyo, 50Cent, Original Wailers and Trojan at the Meteora World Tennis League Concerts
Experience an electrifying night of Music and Entertainment like never before as global music sensations Akon, Ne-Yo, 50Cent, Original Wailers and Trojan take to stage at the prestigious World Tennis League's Concert evenings.
World Tennis League (WTL) has today announced global R&B megastars, Akon and Ne-Yo will join the incredible entertainment line-up heading to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, which already features international superstars 50 Cent, UB40, The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, and Trojan Sound System.
World Tennis League Season 2 Concert Line-up:
Thursday 21st December: 50 Cent
Friday 22nd December – ‘R&B Night’: featuring Akon & Ne-Yo
Saturday 23rd December – ‘Reggae Night’: featuring UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, and Trojan Sound System
A globally renowned singer, songwriter and producer, Akon has wowed audiences worldwide with his unique blend of R&B, hip-hop and pop music for decades. With his captivating vocals and infectious beats, Akon has not only topped the music charts but has also received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including several Billboard Music Awards.
Alongside current hits including Right Now (Na Na Na), Lonely and I Wanna Love You, Akon’s discography includes a Grammy win for his collaboration with Eminem on the hit single, Smack That.
The acclaimed international artists will headline a special ‘R&B evening’ concert on Friday 22nd December, with their performances closing out an entertaining day of play from some of the world’s top tennis talent. The award-winning stars join a stellar selection of global music artists, with world-class performers including 50 Cent, UB40, The Original Wailers and Trojan Sound System already confirmed by organisers for the event on Yas Island.
The R&B evening sees a unique reunion for Akon and Ne-Yo, with the duo set to share the same stage at Etihad Arena following their 2011 collaboration with David Guetta on the chart-topping single, Play Hard.
For Ne-Yo, his star has continued to rise since his introduction to the mainstream in the early 2000s, writing Let Me Love You, a number one pop hit for Mario, before becoming a prominent star in the industry. His accolades include three Grammy awards, winning his first in 2007 for Best Contemporary R&B album, Because of You. His smash-hit single, Miss Independent saw him earn two more Grammys, including Best R&B song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The music megastar will be bringing his biggest hits, such as So Sick, Closer, Time of Our Lives (with Pitbull) and One in A Million to the Etihad Arena, as the new season of World Tennis League returns after wowing fans in 2022.
With the chance to see many of the world’s best players on court and top music acts to enthral ticket holders, ‘The Greatest Show On Court’ has something for everyone.
Concert tickets are on sale now for this year’s Meteora World Tennis League on Yas Island. Tickets are now available via the Etihad Arena website as well as Platinum List and Virgin Megastores. With tickets selling fast, fans can find more details on www.etihadarena.ae.
For more information on the World Tennis League, visit: www.worldtennisleague.com
