South African DJ sensation Uncle Waffles has expressed her deep disappointment with the handling of the For the Love of Amapiano event in Kenya.
Held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the ASK Dome along Ngong Road, the highly-anticipated event drew a crowd of 10,000. However, reports from attendees indicate they were pushed around, mishandled, and treated poorly by the event's organizers and security personnel, tarnishing the experience for many.
Uncle Waffles’ set in Kenya was ruined by poor event planning. The crowd showed up, but organizers underestimated the numbers. Worse, the sound system was pathetic, straining her performance. Fans and artists deserve better!!! pic.twitter.com/ctHUw3CRuw
— Kelly Sly Kiarie🇰🇪🇿🇦 (@kiarie_sly) December 1, 2024
However, it quickly descended into turmoil due to poor event management, which led to overcrowding and delays, causing frustration among attendees.
Chaos at Uncle Waffles Event In Kenya
In a heartfelt statement to her Kenyan fans, South African DJ Uncle Waffles criticized the event organizers for numerous shortcomings, including poor management and the mistreatment of her team and fans.
She described the For the Love of Amapiano event as one she had eagerly anticipated, only for it to turn into a deeply disappointing experience.
"From sound issues even before my performance to my team being mishandled, this wasn’t something I expected at all," she lamented.
Uncle Waffles expressed her deepest frustration over the treatment of her Kenyan fans, who were reportedly pushed around, mishandled, and treated with disregard by the event organizers and security personnel.
As tensions grew, authorities were forced to intervene, using tear gas to disperse the increasingly agitated crowd, which led to many concertgoers being forced out of the venue.
The DJ emphasized that the safety and well-being of her fans are her top priorities. She explained that she was unable to continue her set due to the visibly uncomfortable and unsafe environment for the audience.
Addressing the organizers directly, Uncle Waffles expressed that they had not only failed her but also the over 10,000 attendees who had come to support the event.
Teargas at Uncle Waffles huko ASK Dome nikama umeenda protests za must go. https://t.co/vmc6s83vgc pic.twitter.com/QYlKIj11Hk
— JN SHINE™ 🇰🇪 (@jn_shine) December 1, 2024
"You have let down the 10,000+ people who came out in support of this event," she said, urging them to improve their organisational practices if they wish to continue hosting similar events in the future.
Uncle Waffles concluded her message with a note of hope and appreciation for her Kenyan fans, promising to return under better circumstances.
Kenya, I hope to see you again soon with a much better outcome. I love you guys so much.
This incident has sparked conversations online about event management and the responsibility of organisers to ensure the safety and satisfaction of both artists and attendees.
