Tems, who has amassed quite a colossal global appeal broke the news via Twitter but didn’t give a reason for her decision
By Kehinde Okeowo
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi better known as Tems, has broken the hearts of many of her fans after calling off her concert in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Nigerian music sensation will not be visiting the East African country’s capital anytime soon as earlier expected.
On Thursday, October 6, Tems told her fans in the country that she has cancelled her eagerly anticipated show in Nairobi.
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The ‘Crazy Things’ crooner who has amassed quite a colossal global appeal broke the news via Twitter but didn’t give a reason for her decision.
Tems wrote, “Hey, Kenya. Honestly, it’s quite heartbreaking to say this, but I will not be able to perform at the Tukutane Festival due to circumstances beyond my control.
“I am as disappointed as you all are but I look forward to coming and giving you a show that you deserve. Love you all,” she said.
Reacting to her cancellation, the organisers of the show said they would be rescheduling the event and accused the singer of pulling a surprise on them despite paying her performance fees.
“Sadly Tems has cancelled her show in Nairobi on October 15 due to circumstances completely unexpected to us.
“As of three days ago, all was going according to schedule and plan. We paid for Tems in full 15 days before the performance date and to our surprise as soon as the payment was made, her manager mentioned that she is no longer comfortable coming to Kenya and just does not want to perform for her Kenya fans.
“We were in shock, heartbroken and financially wounded,” the organisers said in a statement.
They went on to say those who had bought tickets would be fully refunded and apologised for the inconvenience.
The Tukutane Festival was scheduled to take place on October 15, at the Jamuhuri Sports Grounds and tickets to the show had already started selling from Sh2,000.