For the past month, fans across Africa have been shaping the path of Nasty C’s Ivyson Tour in real time. Instead of waiting for a list of tour dates, supporters have been using TOORLY, a digital platform that allows them to request their own cities, preorder tickets, and effectively decide where the rapper performs. Now, Harare has emerged as one of the strongest contenders, with tickets for its campaign officially going live on Monday the 25th of August.
The rules are simple: if Zimbabwean fans can hit a target of 250 preorders over the next three weeks, Harare will officially be unlocked as a stop on the Ivyson Tour. Ticket prices have been kept low, starting at $2.50 for general admission, with organisers hoping to make the event accessible to as many people as possible. Over 500 Zimbabwean fans have already made requests on the platform, signalling a strong appetite for Nasty C’s return.
For South Africans, this approach is more than a tour gimmick. It marks a fundamental shift in how live music is being planned across the continent. Instead of artists and promoters dictating where shows will take place, TOORLY places the decision squarely in the hands of fans. In Harare, those fans have not only pushed their city to the final round, but they have also helped shape the potential line-up. Local stars like Voltz JT, Holy Ten, Sane.Wav, and Bhanshee were among the most requested to join the bill, underscoring how the city’s own music scene continues to command influence.
“Fans will be chuffed knowing they helped bring Nasty C to their city,” said Benefit Tanaka, a rising artist who has been part of the Ivyson Tour campaign. Another supporter described the project as “the most authentic thing an artist has done,” capturing the sense of ownership fans feel when their voices translate into real shows.
Jenny Tan, TOORLY’s founder, sees this as just the beginning. “We are watching the touring model flip on its head. Fans have the power to decide who comes, where they go, and even which artists share the stage. Imagine what this could mean for music scenes in Harare, Nairobi, or even smaller towns that normally get overlooked.”
For Nasty C, born Nsikayesizwe David Ngcobo in Durban, this model aligns with the ethos that has driven his career. His mantra, “I never chase the dream, I design it,” has seen him rise from local hopeful to one of Africa’s most-streamed artists, racking up more than one billion global streams. He has taken his Ivyson Tour brand to stages across the continent, while building a reputation as South Africa’s “Coolest kid in Africa.”
Zimbabwe, however, occupies a special place in his touring story. Nasty C first performed in Harare in 2018, then returned in 2019 for the Francesca album launch and the Ivyson Tour finale. Earlier this year, in May 2025, he staged a free Road to Ivyson concert at Longcheng Plaza, debuting his single Psychic live. Each visit deepened the bond with Zimbabwean fans, who have consistently turned out in numbers and made Harare a reliable destination on his circuit.
That history makes the current TOORLY campaign more than a numbers game. If Harare hits the 250-ticket target, it will be a testament to a fanbase that has shown up time and again. With demand already spilling over, more than double the target number of requests have been made, the likelihood of unlocking the city looks strong. But the process also sets a precedent: if fans can bring Nasty C back, they can use the same platform to draw other artists, South African or international, into their cities.
For the South African music industry, this is worth watching closely. The Ivyson Tour is not only showcasing the star power of one of its most successful rappers, it is also testing out a fan-driven touring model that could alter the economics of live performance across the country as well as the continent. Smaller promoters might benefit from reduced risk, artists could connect more directly with their audiences, and fans themselves are no longer passive ticket buyers but active participants in shaping the scene.
As Harare begins its three-week countdown, the excitement is clear. The tickets have gone live, the target is within reach, and if achieved, the city will once again welcome one of Africa’s biggest stars. For Nasty C, it will be another reminder that his music is not just designed in studio sessions or record deals, but in the bond he continues to nurture with the people who have made him the voice of a generation.
