Bringing "Electricity" to Joburg : OMD gears up for a greatest hits tour in SA

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British electro-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark say they’re looking forward to giving South African fans a long overdue greatest hits concert when they touch down on SA soil in April.

Over the past 45 years , the duo has brought us hits like "Enola Gay", "If You Leave" and "Electricity".

Hot 1027’s Paul Ash has more …

15 Feb 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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