Tems Cancels Kenya Concert

Photo:Tems/Instagram

By Kinyua Mwangi

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Nigerian songstress Tems has cancelled her Kenyan concert due to what she cites as unavoidable circumstances. 

She shared this with her fans on Thursday night saying she wishes she could make it for the Tukutane Festival concert in Nairobi. The ‘Higher’ singer said that she remains hopeful she will treat her Kenyan fans to another concert. 

“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,” read her tweet. 

Following the cancellation, the organisers of the concert said that it was unfortunate that this even happened. In a statement, Tukutane Festival organizers said that they had paid Tems in full 15 days to the concert scheduled for October 15 at Jamhuri Grounds. 

“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,” read the statement. It adds that her manager revealed that she did not want to perform in Kenya, much to the shock of her fans.

“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 shook, heartbroken and financially wounded,” the organisers alleged. Fans who had purchased tickets to the concert will get a full refund.