Ne-Yo parties with Jesse Lingard at popular Manchester bar after sold-out AO Arena gig

American superstar Ne-Yo wowed crowds at a popular Spinningfields bar last night with Jesse Lingard following a sold out show in Manchester.

The singer, known for hits Miss Independent, Closer and So Sick, was performing in the city on Tuesday night (March 19) as part of his Champagne & Roses tour with special guest Mario.

Following the gig at the AO Arena, the singer made an appearance at Japanese-Brazilian bar and restaurant SakkuSamba, on Bride Street in Spinningfields, as part of a closing party for the tour. Appearing alongside his entourage and dancers, the singer performed some of his biggest hits as well as enjoying bottles of Champagne.

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Former Manchester United footballer Jesse Lingard was amongst the celebrities and VIP guests invited to the after party, as was touring partner Mario, who has released singles Let Me Love You and Just a Friend.

Sporting a red cap and gold chain in a black T-shirt, Ne-Yo, who has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, danced with fans as he enjoyed the party vibes at the Spinningfields venue. Ahead of the evening, SakkuSamba had teased the ‘night to remember’ with R&B DJs transporting partygoers ‘back to the noughties’.

Reviewing the Tuesday night show at the AO Arena, M.E.N’s What’s On Editor Jenna Campbell said Ne-Yo seduced the crowd with noughties classics and club bangers. As part of the 10-date UK tour, Ne-Yo and Mario had already appeared at Manchester's AO Arena on March 7 but added a second date due to fan demand.

In the review, she wrote: “A back-to-back rendition of ‘Closer’ and ‘Because of You’ kicks off proceedings, and for those whose teenage years were