VIDEO: Lionel Richie is coming to SA

It’s official. Lionel Ritchie is coming to South Africa.

Happy to announce new tour dates in South Africa! https://t.co/e9qwJ6gXXW – Visit @lionelfanclub for pre-sale info! pic.twitter.com/OgT7Mkk7X5

— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) October 19, 2015

The topic began trending after the official Twitter announcement as fans Tweeted their excitement to the world.

https://twitter.com/thuto_Gee/status/656024620714336257

Actually I should buy my folks Lionel Richie tickets this weekend..

— Not (@JussDaTip) October 19, 2015

Here are 10 of his greatest hits to get you amped (start memorising those lyrics):

1. Easy (1977)
2. All Night Long (All Night) (1983)
Dancing On The Ceiling – 12 inch version (1986)
4. Say You, Say Me (1985)
5. Serves You Right (1982)
6. Hello (1984)
7. Three Times A Lady (1978)
8. Se La (1987)
9. Lady (You Bring Me Up) (1981)
10. Penny Lover (1984)

And remember:

Y'all need to show some respect to Lionel Richie. Most of y'all were probably conceived from 'All Night Long'.

— Dean (@UnDEANiable) October 19, 2015

To get you in the mood here’s Lionel in ‘All Night Long’