Kenyan rapper Nyamari Ongegu, known as Nyashinski, has apologized to his fans for failing to perform at the much-anticipated Walker Town Festival last Sunday.
In a statement on Instagram, Nyashinski expressed deep regret for not being able to perform despite being present at the event and ready to take the stage.
" I truly appreciate you for paying your hard earned money & braving the harsh weather to come and see me perform. We work our hardest to give you an amazing performance, worth your time and money.”
“I sincerely apologize for not being able to do so at Walker Town Festival, this past sunday,” read the statement.
Further, he explained that although he and his team were on-site and prepared to perform, unforeseen factors beyond their control prevented them from taking the stage.
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This comes a day after East African Breweries Limited (EABL) announced that it would fully refund all ticket holders for Sunday's second day of the Walkertown festival in Kasarani, Nairobi, within two weeks.
In a statement on Monday, EABL apologized for the mishaps during the festival. Concertgoers were forced to brave heavy rains, which delayed the much-anticipated performances from the day's headliners, Lauryn Hill and Nyashinski.
"This resulted in the delayed performance by Miss Lauryn Hill and, regrettably, the cancellation of our brand partner Nyashinski’s performance, which deeply impacted the overall festival experience.”
"This is a reflection of our commitment to fairness and respect for the trust you placed in us," EABL said.
Similarly, EABL apologized to all affected fans, artists, and partners and assured them they would provide a quality concert experience at future events.
