‘Beauty in Black’ actor Ricco Ross set to host Ndlala Grandeur

American actor Ricco Ross, known for his role in Tyler Perry’s hit show Beauty In Black, is set to make his first visit to South Africa. The actor is confirmed as a co-host for the bespoke R&B concert, Ndlala Grandeur.

The Ndlala Grandeur season will take place from 16 to 19 December. The event will be held at the Ndlala Arena in Arcadia, Pretoria. The line-up has not yet been announced.

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Ndlala Grandeur growing its R&B legacy

Ross’ appearance in December follows a successful year at the Ndlala arena. The venue’s biggest event was the Ndlala Grandeur II, which expanded from a two-night event last year to a three-day celebration of R&B.

The event, hosted in August featured international acts including Mya, RL, Ginuwine, Case and Tyrese, alongside South African performers such as Zonke, Vusi Nova and Brian Themba.

The Grandeur established itself as a high-quality event from its first edition in 2025, hosted by Somizi and featuring R&B singer Joe and Donell Jones.

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Ricco Ross and his decades-long career

The Beauty in Black star has had a career that spans four decades in television and film. He is a trained thespian, earning his Master’s in Fine Arts and continuing his training at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art.

Ross’s early career started with his appearances in shows like Hill Street Blues and The Young and the Restless. He was then able to build an international brand with the film and TV roles he played in productions such as Mission: Impossible, Doctor Who, The Practice, JAG, ER, P-Valley, and Bosch: Legacy.

His recent role as Horace Bellaire has helped him gain a new generation of fans, as the Tyler Perry production has been a Netflix sensation, with the much-anticipated third season recently being announced.

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