{"id":57895,"date":"2022-12-14T12:48:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T12:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=57895"},"modified":"2022-12-15T23:31:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T23:31:45","slug":"organizers-threaten-to-sue-wizkid-over-absence-releases-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=57895","title":{"rendered":"Organizers threaten to sue Wizkid over absence; releases statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-event-organizers-for-the-wizkid-live-concert-live-hub-entertainment-have-threatened-to-sue-the-nigerian-superstar-wizkid-over-his-absence-at-the-concert\">The Event organizers for the \u201cWizkid Live Concert\u201d, Live Hub Entertainment have threatened to sue the Nigerian superstar Wizkid over his absence at the concert.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wizkid refused to show up at the live concert at the Accra Sports Stadium after fans waited for him till the following morning. Following the disappointment, fans called out the artist and also demanded a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Releasing a statement on the reason for his absence, Wizkid claimed that he did not show up due to safety and production issues. However, the event organizers have debunked the claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with TV3, the management of the event company said it intends to seek a refund for payments made to the musician following his refusal to fulfill his side of the bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are considering going to court for a refund. We did what we could on our part to make sure he was okay,\u201d management stated in an interview with TV3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe paid him in full, paid for his stay at Kempinski Hotel, paid for his private jet among others,\u201d management stated in an interview with TV3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement it issued, organizers affirmed that \u201cWizkid was paid in advance for his concert date. All of his expenses including his private jet flights, hotel presidential suite, security, vehicles, additional offsite accommodation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEND A STORY:<\/strong>&nbsp;Do you have a story for us or need a promotion \/ advertisement? Submit them via our email&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:dannyboy744@gmail.com\">dannyboy744@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;and via on +233 266777777<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-instagram-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kumasionlinetv\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kumasionlinetv\/<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Event organizers for the \u201cWizkid Live Concert\u201d, Live Hub Entertainment have threatened to sue the Nigerian superstar Wizkid over his absence at the concert. Wizkid refused to show up at the live concert at the Accra Sports Stadium after fans waited for him till the following morning. 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