Overview
- Zayn Malik, who launched the KONNAKOL Tour on Saturday, May 23, played to a sold-out crowd at London's O2 Arena as he began his first headlining arena and stadium trek.
- He opened the show with the song 'Nusrat' and performed a set heavy on tracks from KONNAKOL and ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS while telling the crowd he was not using in-ear monitors to hear the raw live sound.
- DJ Lonyo served as the official musical support and comedian Usama Siddiquee provided the comedy opener for major UK arena dates, including the May 24 Manchester show.
- The tour is continuing on a scaled-back international itinerary after Malik’s April hospitalization, with previously scheduled U.S. dates removed from the current plan and refunds handled for ticket buyers.
- Malik thanked fans on social media after the London night and the tour’s progress will be watched for further schedule updates and demand for remaining international dates while his earlier illness remains undisclosed.