South African R 'n B singer Mario Ogle is to open for Jay Sean on his upcoming South African tour!

Regarding opening for the British singer songwriter, rapper, beatboxer and record producer, Mario says "I'm uber excited! Jay Sean has achieved many of the successes I want to achieve one day. Not many artists break into the US market like he has done. This is one more humbling step closer to my very own goals."

Mario's debut album 'Can't stop loving you' was nominated in this year's SAMA's in the category 'Best R&B/Neo-Soul album'. Tracks are played on over 50 radio stations across SA, including Metro FM, Kaya FM, YFM and many others.

He will play Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg on 31 July, the Goodhope Centre in Cape Town on 30 July and Gateway Wavehouse in Durban on 29 July.