Backstreet Boys go shark cage diving in Cape Town

The Backstreet Boys kicked off the South African leg of their 'DNA World Tour' in Cape Town this week.  

The 90s boyband landed in the 'Mother City' at the weekend ahead of their Tuesday and Wednesday shows.  

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All members of the 90s boyband - Nick Carter (43), Kevin Richardson (51), AJ McLean (45), Howie Dorough (49), and Brian Littrell (48) - are in SA for the tour. 

Before taking to the stage, the 'As Long As You Love Me' hitmakers did a bit of sightseeing.

Howie and Brian were spotted at the DHL Stormers and Connacht rugby match on Saturday. 

"So thankful to be back in South Africa after almost 2 decades! First local rugby game we were so lucky to be invited to @rokspics," Howie captioned a picture from the game. 

He revealed that they also visited the St. Mary’s Cathedral, went wine tasting in Stellenbosch, and visited Table Mountain. 

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Nick revealed that they also visited Signal Hill. 

"Extremely beautiful and takes your breath away," he wrote on Instagram.

Next up was a big bucket list wish - shark cage diving. 

"This is something that I have been wanting to do my life. It's going to be really exciting, really Nerve-racking," Nick said before taking the plunge. 

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AJ opted for something a little less, uh, daring.

"When I’m South Africa you know I gots to play golf. Also made a new friend. Last pic is up for interpretation lol?!? Good to be back in South Africa!!" he wrote.

Despite some naysayers nicknaming the Backstreet Boys the 'Backstreet Ballies', their fans had the time of their lives at their concert.

"Everyone in their 30s and 40s in Cape Town had the best damn nostalgia tonight at Backstreet Boys and I love that for us all," one concertgoer wrote on Twitter.

"Most epic concert ever!" another fan wrote. 

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Next up... Pretoria. 

The Backstreet Boys will be performing their sold out shows at the SunBet Arena, Time Square on Friday and Saturday. 

Main image credit: Instagram/@nickcarter, @howie_dorough

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