- The highly anticipated Shoke Shoke Festival at Uhuru Gardens was cancelled days to the event
- The organisers explained why they had to pull the plug on the show, headlined by Wakadinali and Ruger
- They explained that it would take a while to refund those who had bought tickets, eliciting mixed reactions
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Kenyans have expressed their dissatisfaction after a much-hyped festival was cancelled.
Why was Shoke Shoke Festival cancelled?
The organisers of the Shoke Shoke Festival scheduled for September 8, announced that it was cancelled in a Wednesday, August 30, presser.
Wakadinali and Ruger were among the artistes expected to grace the event.
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"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the festival scheduled for Uhuru Gardens."
They explained that it was caused by unmet financial obligations while apologising for the disappointment.
The organisers then addressed the hordes of Kenyans who had already purchased tickets.
“A significant portion of the funds had already been allocated to compensate our talented artistes and performers. While we would like to provide immediate refunds, we want to be transparent about our financial situation.
Our team is actively working to secure the necessary additional funds to process refunds as soon as possible.”
They then gave a timeline of 45 to 60 days to disburse refunds.
"We understand waiting for a refund can be frustrating, and we request your patience and understanding."
The organisers then said they were strategising for the future and urged those with questions and concerns to reach them via info @shokeshoke.com
Here are some of the reactions:
Kingbizzyszn:
“After Sheensea, now this? Let us heal in peace.”
chew_chew_eugene:
“Buying tickets to Kenyans events early is a mistake. Fear Kenyan promoters.”
mzee.kob3:
“Weh, even men are eating fare nowadays.”
mzee.kob3:
“I want my money back.”
ni_rolex_:
“There is lots of politics involved in these events.”
Shenseea's Kenyan concert cancelled
In related news, Shenseea was to jet into Kenya for a performance on Saturday, August 26, but the show was cancelled.
The dancehall musician apologised to her Kenyan fans, noting that things did not go as planned.
"You should all know that when I touch down there, it will be problems," she promised.
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