Support Acts For Gregory Porter’s Durban Show Announced

Top musical duo Nduduzo Makhathini and Omagugu to open for Gregory Porter

GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s Durban International Convention Centre show on Saturday 15 November will feature pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini and singer-songwriter Omagugu, performing alongside each other.

These celebrated South African musicians have been married for more than a decade, having become friends while playing together earlier in their careers. Both were born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal. Omagugu studied music at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Tshwane University of Technology and later, at the University of Fort Hare where she graduated with in Honours in Music. Similarly, Nduduzo did his undergraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu Natal and later completed both his Masters and PhD studies at the University of Stellenbosch.

Both artists are touring musicians with a significant catalogue of works from their own albums to being featured on many others that mark important moments for the South African jazz archive.

As collaborators Omagugu and Nduduzo have done important festivals such as the Winter Jazz Fest in NY, Avo Session in SW, Mam Jazz in MU and both the Joy of Jazz and the Cape Town International Jazz Festival among many others. The couple has just returned from two European tours this year. They have also had significant highlights such as a collaborative performance with the great DJ Black Coffee at the CTIJF this year, while Nduduzo has received many international awards and recently did his NPR concert.

Greg Maloka of GRIZA Enterprises, says:

“Nduduzo is a rare breed, his ancestral connection through music allows safe passage for his audiences – and when with the angelic Omagugu beside him, this experience is heavenly.”

Fellow Gregory Porter Love is King SA Tour promoter Tony Feldman concurs:

“This is a unique opportunity for Durban jazz and music fans. Seeing both South African and international talent of this calibre on the same stage doesn’t happen often – it’s going to be a sensational show.”

Gregory Porter’s three-city Love is King South African concert tour also includes Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster. Tickets purchased via unauthorised websites will not be honoured.

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Tour Information
Gregory Porter Love is King SA 2025 Tour

CAPE TOWN:
GrandArena, Grand West

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 20h00

Ticket price: From R800 – R1500

Tickets via exclusive booking agent Ticketmaster

DURBAN:
Durban International Convention Centre

Saturday, 15 November 2025 at 20h00 (Date Change)

Ticket prices: From R700 – R1500

Tickets via exclusive booking agent Ticketmaster

JOHANNESBURG:
Teatro, Montecasino