With another day added, the Line-up keeps getting better as Eric Benet, Chante More and Changing Faces joins the Ndlala Grandeur Season 1 in December.
Scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 20th of December 2026, Eric Benet and Chante Moore are scheduled to both perform on the 20th of December 2026, while DVSN and Changing Faces are scheduled for the 17th, and Tamar Braxton opens the event on the 16th of December 2026. Ricco Ross will be manning the red carpet and the event as the Main Host from the 16th to the 17th of December 2026.
With a career spanning decades, Chanté Moore has established herself as one of R&B and soul music’s most distinctive and enduring voices. Renowned for her breath-taking vocals, timeless beauty, and sophisticated artistry, Chanté has captivated audiences around the world with songs that have become staples of contemporary R&B.
Bursting onto the music scene with her acclaimed debut album Precious, Chanté quickly made her mark with unforgettable hits including “Chante’s Got a Man,” “Straight Up,” “Old School Lovin’,” and the timeless ballad “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way.” Her signature sound—equal parts powerful, passionate, and elegant—has earned her a devoted international fan base.
Beyond her success as a recording artist, Chanté Moore is a celebrated performer whose live shows showcase the full range of her artistry. From intimate, soul-stirring ballads to sophisticated R&B classics, she brings emotion, musicianship, and undeniable stage presence to every performance.
Her remarkable career has also included collaborations with some of the industry’s most respected artists, television appearances, and continued musical projects that have introduced her artistry to new generations of fans.
Chanté Moore isn’t simply an R&B vocalist—she is an experience. Her voice carries the emotion of love, heartbreak, passion, and resilience, making every performance a memorable celebration of timeless soul music.
Eric Benet Born and raised in Milwaukee, Eric Benet
grew up surrounded by music as he so aptly describes it, ‘on a cellular level.’
His siblings loved to sing and harmonize together, and the family had
subscriptions to all the industry music magazines, so the seeds were being
planted. He realized early in his life that this mathematical formula
works: family+love= music.
When
he was in college, he formed a music group with his sister and cousin called Benet. The group put a
demo together and in 1991 they scored their first record deal with EMI.
After the record didn’t generate a hit single and the label dropped them
his sister decided to return to her job, but Eric was in it for the long haul and was committed to persevere.
Life was challenging at the time- he was a single father to daughter
India after his partner was killed in a car accident and making ends meet by
working at UPS. During that time, he
made a few more demos which found their way to Alison Ball at Warner Bros
Records who had been with EMI.
She
knew a hit when she heard one and his second album, True to Myself, was
released to great acclaim in 1996. He followed with A Day in the Life
(1999) which generated his first #1 single with Tamia, Spend My Life. His
life changed dramatically after that time, and he started touring
internationally finding tremendous joy in hearing his music and lyrics sung by
fans all over the world. Benet joined forces with uber record producer David
Foster and together they made the Hurricane album (2005) which received great
acclaim. As an artist committed to storytelling it was only natural that
acting should follow. He both developed and acted in the TV series Snap
on All Blck and has had roles on New York Undercover, For Your Love, Real
Husbands of Hollywood, etc.
After
experiencing his own frustrations early in his career, Benet was inspired to
start his own company that would uplift artists and allow them to express their
creativity while being treated with fairness and respect. He joined
forces with long-time friend and experienced music executive Ball to create JBR
Creative Group. The company is behind Benet’s most exciting album
to date, Duets, which will feature duets with today’s top R&B recording
artists. Benet is committed to the charity In A Perfect World which his wife,
Manuela Testolini, started in 2005 to help break the cycle of poverty and
illiteracy in poor countries. The charity has built 35 schools across eight
different countries. The couple live in Los Angeles with their children,
Lucia (12) and Luna (10)
Changing Faces is an
R&B vocal duo whose music,
style, and signature harmonies have made their name part of the story of
contemporary R&B. With a career spanning more than 30 years, the duo has
continued to evolve while staying true to the soulful sound and chemistry that
brought them to audiences around the world. More than three decades later,
Changing Faces remains active and committed to performing. The duo continues to
take its music on the road, traveling the world and bringing the energy of
their live performances to longtime fans as well as a new generation of R&B
listeners. Their longevity is a reflection of both their musical connection and
their ability to remain relevant in an ever-changing entertainment landscape.
From their established legacy to their continued presence onstage, Changing Faces represents an enduring
chapter in R&B.
“Ndlala
Grandeur Season 1 promises to be one of the best events that will remain in
people's memories for a --lifetime, and it is not to be missed,” said Thami
Ndlala, CEO of Ndlala Arena. “We
have built this season to be the biggest celebration yet of the artistry,
culture, and unforgettable nights that Ndlala Grandeur is known for.”