Drake has announced plans for a UK arena tour in 2012.

The 'Take Care' star will bring his Club Paradise tour to Britain for nine live dates including a night at London's O2 Arena.

Other dates on the tour will include shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham and Liverpool.

Tickets for all nine shows go on sale this Friday, December 16 priced at £39.50 & £37.50 London/ £35.00 Regionally. Click here for more information.

Drake's 2012 UK tour dates are as follows:

London, O2 Arena – 26th March
Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena – 29th
Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena – 30th
Manchester, MEN Arena – 1st April
Glasgow, SECC – 2nd
Birmingham, LG Arena – 19th
Liverpool, Echo Arena – 22nd
Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena – 23rd
Nottingham, Capital FM Arena – 25th