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DEY SAY ANNOUNCE KENYA TOUR AS FIRST STOP IN THEIR INTERNATIONAL TOUR ACROSS AFRICA, BRINGING THEIR A-POP SOUND STRAIGHT TO THEIR FANS

One of Africa’s most exciting musical exports is coming to Kenya! DEY SAY, South Africa’s breakout boyband and TikTok sensation of the hit single “Calling For You (Ringback)” have announced an upcoming Pan-African Tour dubbed KTOF (Kids Take Over the Future) that will launch in Nairobi, Kenya (7 - 14th March 2026).

Chadwell Johnson, Leandre Johnson, Elim Solomons and Joaquin Jardine are the members of DEY SAY, a rising pop group hailing from Johannesburg’s township of Eldorado Park. Aged between 16 and 20, the group is united by brotherhood, rich vocal harmonies and a shared ambition to push African pop music to the forefront of the global stage.

Blending smooth harmonies, rhythmic innovation and global boyband influences with an unmistakable African flavour, DEY SAY have quickly grown from local standouts into a continental phenomenon. With over 130,000 TikTok followers and more than 10 million collective views, the group continues to capture the attention of a new generation of African pop fans.

During the Nairobi leg, DEY SAY will meet their Kenyan young fanbase and perform “Calling For You (Ringback)”, fan favorites in a meet-and-greet set to go down at Ball Point, Village Market on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at 6 PM. Their new single blends African and Latin rhythms with global pop energy, capturing the rush of irresistible attraction as the boys sing about a love interest they can’t get enough of someone they hope will “call back” and as they put it, “see me like pronto.”

After Kenya, they will return to South Africa for a national schools program and continue across Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Ghana. Each stop will feature live performances, media appearances and youth-focused workshops, giving young people the tools, guidance and inspiration to pursue their creative ambitions. 

Quaid Dunn, Co-Founder and A&R Lead at Plus Two Seven, says: "DEYSAY is leading a movement that celebrates African talent with global relevance. They are creating a lane no African boy band has explored before. 

Kenya was intentionally chosen as the starting point for its strong influence on youth culture and its role as a gateway into East Africa’s vibrant creative ecosystem. At its core, KTOF carries a simple, powerful message: no matter where you come from, take the first step and follow your dreams.”

Jonathan Jules, Co-Founder and Business Lead at Plus Two Seven, adds: "DEYSAY embodies the spirit of a new Africa — bold, creative and globally connected. KTOF empowers young African creators to dream bigger and reach further."

2026 is a crucial year for DEY SAY as they are now in the studio working on their debut double EP, set for release later in the year. Their music, which they define as APOP (African Pop) draws inspiration from global boyband genres such as J-pop and K-pop, infused with an unmistakable African flavour. With a slate of exciting collaborations and bold creative ventures underway, the group is preparing for a milestone year that will firmly establish their signature sound on the global stage.

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ABOUT DEY SAY

DEY SAY is a South African boyband from Eldorado Park, Johannesburg and the first pop group in nearly two decades to emerge outside the reality TV system. Made up of friends: Chad (16), Elim (19), Jo (20) and Dre (20), the group is united by brotherhood, rich harmonies and a shared vision to bring African pop to the forefront of the global stage. Their rise, built on authenticity, social media virality and raw talent, traces a powerful journey from township sidewalks to national recognition, resonating across generations. Their breakthrough came with the debut single “Calling For You”, released in October 2024 and produced by Mancub. The track quickly became a fan favourite, topping 5FM’s night pop charts, entering Heart FM’s Top 40 and earning national TV appearances. 

ABOUT PLUS TWO SEVEN

Plus Two Seven is a full-stack creative company redefining Africa’s place in the global entertainment landscape. Bridging music, culture and investment, the company empowers African artists to own, scale and export their creative IP to international markets. Operating as both a label and a creative ecosystem, Plus Two Seven focuses on artist development, marketing and creative investment, cultivating next-generation talent while delivering world-class campaigns across music, fashion and digital culture. Based in Johannesburg and Cape Town with a growing international footprint, Plus Two Seven is building a new blueprint for modern African music: independent, innovative and globally connected, with Africa firmly in the driver’s seat of its creative economy.