‘WE PAID TEMS IN FULL’ SAYS TUKUTANE FESTIVAL PROMOTER

Nigerian Singer and songwriter Tems will not be performing at Tukutane Festival due to ‘unexpected circumstances’. In an official statement by the promoters of the festival, it was due to unexpected circumstances, ‘Kenya, sadly Tems has cancelled her show in Nairobi on October 15th due to circumstances completely unexpected to us.”

Adding that her manager called to say she was no longer comfortable coming to Kenya after she was paid, “as at 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.”

They however apologised for the inconvenience and said they will announce new festival date, “we greatly do apologize for any inconvenience caused and we are looking to reschedule the Tukutane Festival to a later date which is to be announced in the coming days,” adding that ticket holders were going to be refunded.

On her part, Tems claimed she was equally disappointed that she would not be able to perform, “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.”