The highly anticipated maiden edition of Afro Nation Nigeria, scheduled for December 19 and 20, 2023, has been canceled.
The cancellation was announced in a statement released by the event’s organizers on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
The cancellation was attributed to the organizers’ high standards and their acknowledgment that they could not currently deliver a show that meets the quality expectations of Nigeria for December 2023.
In the statement, the organizers expressed their commitment to playing a part in the Afrobeats community, providing a platform for artists to connect with fans and create events with a positive impact on global culture.
They have successfully hosted events in Portugal, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Detroit, but they hold a special place in their hearts for Nigeria.
Despite the cancellation, they assured their fans that they are 100% committed to creating an Afro Nation show in Lagos that everyone can be proud of.
They also confirmed that they will refund all tickets, including booking fees, and ticket buyers will receive an email with information outlining the refund process.
This news came as a disappointment to Nigerian fans who were eagerly looking forward to experiencing the Afro Nation Festival.
The organizers had earlier announced headliners for the event, including Burna Boy, J Hus, Flavour, Seyi Vibez, and Black Sherif.
Reaction from netizens on social media has been mixed, with some expressing relief at the cancellation, citing high ticket prices and financial constraints.
@lolaa_ak expresses wrote, “The ticket too cost. I heard it’s about 250k for regular.”
@allimerry emphaised, “Better the fee was just too much anyway, in this Tinubu era where I wan see 200k 😂😂.”
@tenovertenautos comments, “When Una sef carry ticket price put where common man hand no reach. We will manage our usual street jamz and street carnival.. Taaaaaink u!!!”
@234xo also added “Una dey mind nk go touch ground almost 350k for ticket 😂.”
Some expresses relief over the cancelation, @ray_mannie stated, “For some weird reasons, I’m actually glad they canceled it.”
@uqochukwu also quipped , “We don’t have that capacity to host that currently, and I’m very glad they canceled.”
@dr_sandra_ojiugo wrote “They couldn’t sell off tickets, money no dey for Detty December 😂😂.”
As usual most people blamed the country and government. @stilltobz commented, “Nothing works in Nigeria smh.”
@itsmsnnenna also added “Lol, I saw this coming. How can they have this level of an event in a country that is more disorganized than a scrabble board game 😂😂.”
@emk_ceo commented chipped “The ticket sold so far, no reach them, things are hard so people no gree buy tickets.”
Others were disapointed at the cancellaion @maryjane_____1 wrote “Be like this December go Clean 😩😭.”
