This year is shaping up to be a defining year for singer-songwriter Loyiso 'Lloyiso' Gijana, who has announced his highly anticipated European Tour, a milestone that marks the next step in his ever-growing international journey.
Gijana reveals that the tour will celebrate his upcoming EP, Never Thought I Could, a deeply personal project that captures the artist’s signature blend of vulnerability and soulful storytelling.
As he resonates with audiences, the music sensation will take his emotionally charged performances to major European cities, including Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, and Oslo.
“Never Thought I Could is more than just music to me; it’s a reflection of the battles I’ve fought within myself,” he shares.
“It speaks to moments of doubt, growth, and finding strength when I didn’t think I had it. Taking this music across Europe feels like another step in doing something I never thought I could.”
In a world where conversations around mental health are still too often silenced, Gijana says this body of work serves as an act of courage.
“Mental health is something we don’t talk about enough,” he explained. “This project is my way of opening up about those struggles while also celebrating the victories, big and small.”
The tour follows the remarkable success of his debut EP Seasons, which has achieved six-times Platinum status and earned Lloyiso the South African Music Award for Best Pop Album, alongside hit singles such as 'High' and 'Higher'.
He shared how the creation of Higher came during a tumultuous period in his life, revealing how he appreciates the support.
“I was at a point in my life where a lot of aspects of my life were breaking, ending and facing a lot of rejection. High was a reminder to myself that I do want more for myself than what I was facing at the time, and not only do I want more, but I am capable of achieving the said more as well. I just needed to stay resilient. I appreciate the support, and I guess it will always be a point of reflection as to how far I have come, and I love the idea that I get to share my art with people and have it impact people so much. But as a point of creating music, I create from a point of self, as that helps me stay authentic and real.”
Lloyiso’s debut EP, Seasons, achieved remarkable 6x Platinum status, winning him the South African Music Award for Best Pop Album, while his collaboration with Martin Garrix on “Real Love” has garnered over 100 million streams.
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Saturday Star