Afrobeats biggest festival, Afro Nation, which was set to happen in Lagos, Nigeria in December 2023, has been cancelled.
The organisers released a statement saying it will not be possible for them to deliver a festival that would satisfy in quality, “it is currently not possible to deliver a show that is of the quality that Nigeria deserves in December 2023, ” the statement reads.
The festival was scheduled to take place on 19-20 December at Tafawa Balewa Square.
FULL STATEMENT:
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.
We will see you again soon.
Afro Nation
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