Ella Mai’s ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Tour: A Rainy Night of R&B Magic
Ella Mai brought her soulful sound to Columbus, Ohio, for an unforgettable, rain-soaked performance during her ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Tour.
A brisk evening set the perfect tone for Ella Mai to bare her soul on stage. On Sunday (Aug. 23), a warm, sunny day transitioned into a dark and rainy night as an overflow of R&B listeners made their way to KEMBA Live! for their turn to witness the Grammy winner’s Do You Still Love Me? Tour in Columbus, Ohio.
Throwback R&B could be heard faintly in the background as fans flocked to staged photo ops in their sporty-chic ensembles. Couples in their finest date-night threads wove through the venue, while friend groups toasted with themed cocktails as the sun set and clouds appeared over the outdoor space. The atmosphere was electric, defined by a shared anticipation for the British chart-topper.
Opening Acts Set the Stage
Girlfriend and Ama opened the show, respectively, with each rising act gaining new fans impressed by their songs about love, life, and everything in between. Girlfriend introduced herself to an enduring crowd, gracing the stage in white jorts and heels. Her set included a live delivery of “Can’t Explain It,” which samples Tamia’s classic “So Into You,” and a fun performance of the fan-favorite track “OG.”
As Ama took the stage, the rain began to subside. The singer kept her cool through technical difficulties and captivated a drenched, shifty crowd, drawing them in with a warm smile and a euphonious delivery. Her charisma shined through as people danced to her setlist, including “Holding Back” and “Ride Or Die,” the latter of which she performed for the first time.
Ella Mai Commands The Crowd
Ella Mai stood proudly under vivid purple lighting, and the rush of the entire fandom sent the crowd to its feet. She kicked off her performance with “There Goes My Heart,” the first of many lover-girl anthems executed with ease. Graciously thanking ticketholders for their support, with a shoutout to the official start of Virgo season, the contemporary soul singer served up standout tracks across eras.
She created a passionate atmosphere where every verse, bridge, and chorus landed with purpose. In unison with Ella Mai’s lush vocals, the audience joyfully belted the lyrics to “Hearts On Deck,” “Not Another Love Song,” “DFMU,” “Naked,” “Tell Her,” “Might Just,” and more anthems from the singer’s deep catalog. Saving her breakout classic “Boo’d Up” for the near end, she proved her timeless talent and undeniable star power.