Dar es Salaam. American R&B star Trey Songz has arrived in Tanzania promising Dar es Salaam music lovers a performance to remember, while also using his maiden visit to the country to take part in a humanitarian engagement.
The concert will take place at the TTCL Grounds, popularly known as Posta Grounds, in Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam. Unlike events that charge individual entrance fees at the gate, fans will access the venue through table bookings, with tables available at different prices depending on the package. There will be no individual entrance fee for fans at the gate.
The Grammy-nominated singer touched down at Julius Nyerere International Airport shortly after midnight yesterday ahead of the Imbeju Sauti Moja Concert, which will be held tomorrow, August 14, at TTCL Grounds, popularly known as Posta Grounds, in Dar es Salaam.
Unlike conventional concerts, organisers have said there will be no entrance fee charged at the gate. Instead, fans will access the event by purchasing tables offered at different prices, depending on the package.
Trey Songz will headline an international line-up of artistes at the concert, which is expected to attract thousands of music fans eager to watch the American R&B star perform live in Tanzania for the first time.
As part of his Tanzania itinerary, Trey is also expected to visit the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), adding a social and humanitarian dimension to his maiden trip.
The visit will give the artiste an opportunity to learn more about the institute’s work and interact with people connected to its services before turning his attention to the concert stage.
His arrival has already generated excitement among local music fans, with the singer expected to combine his international R&B appeal with a major Tanzanian welcome during his stay in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking shortly after arriving in Dar es Salaam, Trey said he was excited to be in Tanzania and meet his fans. “It’s overwhelming but I’m happy and excited to be here. I’m happy to come and perform. I’m very happy,” he said.
Beyond the concert, the singer said he was interested in experiencing Tanzania, its culture and its people, rather than relying on assumptions about the country.
His arrival was given an added touch of Bongo Flava glamour when Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz showed up at the airport to welcome him.
The two artistes are not strangers, having previously met in the United States, where they also spent time together in a studio. Their reunion in Dar es Salaam quickly became a talking point among music fans.
Trey’s visit comes as Dar es Salaam prepares for the Imbeju Sauti Moja Concert, part of the wider CRDB International Marathon 2026 weekend, which brings together entertainment, sport and social investment.
He will share the stage with Nigerian Afrobeats singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, South African DJ and producer Kabza De Small, as well as Tanzanian stars Mbosso and G Nako.
For Trey, the show will mark his Tanzanian performance debut and an opportunity to connect directly with an audience that has followed his music over the years.
His catalogue includes fan favourites such as Bottoms Up, Slow Motion, Say Aah, Na Na, Can’t Help but Wait and Heart Attack.
