November 01 (THE WILL) – The much-anticipated maiden edition of Afro Nation Nigeria, originally slated for December 19 and 20, 2023, has been cancelled, leaving fans and attendees disappointed by the unexpected turn of events.
The organizers, in a statement issued on October 31, 2023, expressed their regret in cancelling the highly anticipated event. They cited the impossibility of delivering a show that would meet the quality standards expected in Nigeria. It appears that challenges and constraints led to this difficult decision, disappointing those eagerly awaiting the event.
The statement read, “Unfortunately, the Afro Nation Nigeria festival in Lagos will now not be taking place. As event organisers, we hold ourselves to extremely high standards and it has become clear to us that it is currently not possible to deliver a show that is of the quality that Nigeria deserves in December 2023.
“We are honoured to play our part in the Afrobeats community, providing a platform for artists to connect with fans and to create events that have such a positive impact on the culture, globally, as well as launching the Afrobeats chart in the US and the UK. We have put on incredible shows in Portugal, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Detroit but Nigeria holds a special place in our hearts, so we are heartbroken not to be able to celebrate with you this year.
“Please know, we are 100% committed to creating an Afro Nation show in Lagos that we can all be proud of.
“We know that you are as disappointed as we are and to all those who have purchased tickets, we love you and thank you for supporting us on this journey.
“We will refund all tickets including booking fees. Ticket buyers do not need to do anything but will receive an email with information outlining the refund process.”
The organisers had initially announced headliners including Burna Boy, J Hus, Flavour, Seyi Vibez, and Black Sherif for the two-day event at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. However, following the cancellation of Afro Nation Nigeria, Ghana stands as the sole African country to have hosted this global festival.
