Afro Nation, the popular annual music festival, has regretfully announced the cancellation of its debut Afrobeats festival, which was initially scheduled to take place in Lagos at Tafawa Belewa Square.
News About Nigeria reports that the event, which was set for December 19-20, 2023, was anticipated to be a monumental celebration of Afrobeats music.
In a statement released by the festival’s organisers through their official X account, they expressed deep disappointment over the need to cancel the event.
According to the statement, the decision arose from their commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring the delivery of a quality show that befits Nigeria’s vibrant music culture, a standard they felt would be unattainable in December 2023.
The statement read, “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 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.
Afro Nation has established itself as a significant global platform for Afrobeats artistes to connect with their fans and create memorable events.
