On Tuesday, Afro Nation announced the regrettable cancellation of the Afrobeats festival initially slated to take place at the iconic Tafawa Belewa Square in Lagos.
Afro Nation, an annual three-day music festival co-produced by Live Nation, Event Horizon, Smade Entertainment, and Memories of Tomorrow, had eagerly anticipated its inaugural event in Nigeria, scheduled for December 19-20 in Lagos.
In a statement released by the organizers through their official channel, they conveyed their deep disappointment regarding the event’s cancellation.
The statement expressed, “Regrettably, the Afro Nation Nigeria festival in Lagos will not proceed as planned.
As event organizers, we uphold exceptionally high standards, and it has become evident that delivering an event of the caliber that Nigeria deserves in December 2023 is presently unattainable.
We take pride in our role within the Afrobeats community, offering a platform for artists to connect with their fans and curating events that have a positive global cultural impact.
We have successfully hosted remarkable shows in various locations, including Portugal, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Detroit.
However, Nigeria holds a special place in our hearts, and it saddens us deeply not to be able to celebrate with you this year.
Please rest assured that we are unwaveringly committed to creating an Afro Nation event in Lagos that we can all take pride in.
We understand that this news is as disappointing to you as it is to us, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who purchased tickets, showing us their unwavering support on this journey.
We will initiate a full ticket refund process, covering all associated booking fees.
Ticket holders need not take any action, as they will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed with the refund. We look forward to the day when we can gather together once again.
