Afro Nation, on Tuesday, officially called off its planned Afrobeats festival in Lagos at Tafawa Belewa Square. The annual three-day music festival, a collaborative effort of Live Nation, Event Horizon, Smade Entertainment, and Memories of Tomorrow, was scheduled for its debut edition in Nigeria on December 19-20 in Lagos.
In a statement shared via its X account, organizers expressed regret over the cancellation, citing their commitment to maintaining high standards and acknowledging the current inability to deliver an event meeting Nigeria’s quality expectations 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 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 108% 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.”
