AMERICAN R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has announced he will add a second tour date at The O2 arena.

The shows on February 26 and now also February 27 follows the So Sick singer's fourth studio album Libra Scale, which includes the smash-hit number one single Beautiful Monster.

Having started out his career as a songwriter, with past successes including Let Me Love You written for Mario, Ne-Yo was signed to the Def Jam record label by LA Reid.

His debut album In My Own Words was released in 2006 and went straight in at number one in the US.

His previous album Year of the Gentlemen earned him four Grammy Award nominations and with collaborations with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo has also won two MOBOs and been nominated for two Video Music Awards.

Tickets for Ne-Yo's extra tour date at The O2 go on sale on Friday.

Ne-Yo. The O2, Greenwich. February 26 and now also February 27. Call 0844 856 0202 or visit theo2.co.uk