Sarkodie Pulls Out Of Paris Olympics For African Fan Zone, Management Shares His Reason

• Sarkodie billed to perform at an Afro themed party as part of the ongoing Paris Olympics
• The rapper flew to Paris, raising fans’ anticipation for the Paris showdown with other Ghanaian acts including King Promise and Darkovibes
• Hours before the show, Sarkodie’s management announced their decision to cancel the rapper’s show

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie will no longer perform at the highly anticipated African Fan Zone in Paris scheduled for August 9.

The rapper’s management released a statement hours before the show announcing their decision to cancel Sarkodie’s show

The release issued by Eagle Plug, signed by Sarkodie’s manager, Angel Quarmyne, found that the promoters failed to fulfill their part of the contract, hence their decision to pull out of the show.

Sarkodie leaves fans disappointed

According to pop culture journalist Olele Salvador, the show continued with other acts such as Darkovibes performing.

A video from fans stuck at the event after the MC announced Sarkodie’s decision to quit the show than flying to Paris has appeared online.

Sarkodie’s involvement with the show came with many hurdles, from a dramatic announcement to a petition to cancel the rapper due to his alleged misogynistic lyrics.

Fans react to Sarkodie’s press release

YEN.com.gh garnered some comments from fans in reaction to Sarkodie’s decision to cancel his show in Paris.

Anelka Sualihu said:

“Nothing new about NPP members and frustrations”

O’Neill Lordwin Supremo wrote:

“You can’t disrespect him by breaking the convention and expect him to honor the event…”

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Nana Kwame Obed noted:

“I’m sure it’s a breach of contract on their part and not Sarkodie’s”

Xyzeless scanner noticed:

“I don’t know why he canceled it, but I’d be a good place to market himself, even though he’s already grown up.”

Sarkodie meets Kofi Kinaata in Paris

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Sarkodie had linked up with singer Kofi Kinaata in Paris as he prepared to perform at the African Fan Zone event.

Dozens of fans were delighted by a video of the Ghanaian superstars looking hearty as they shared their experiences as tourists in France.

Source: YEN.com.gh