Afro Nation Nigeria Concert.
In a disheartening twist, the inaugural Afro Nation Nigeria slated for December 19 and 20, 2023, has been called off.
In a statement issued by the event organizers on October 31, 2023, the eagerly awaited occasion was called off because it was deemed unfeasible to deliver a show that aligns with the standards Nigeria deserves.
“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 cancellation of the Afro Nation Announcement on their “X” (formerly Twitter) handle
The event’s planners had earlier revealed Burna Boy, J Hus, Flavour, Seyi Vibez, and Black Sherif as some of the main performers for the two-day celebration set to take place at Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square.
With the cancellation of Afro Nation Nigeria, Ghana will retain the distinction of being the sole African nation to have hosted the worldwide festival.