Fola responds to criticism over first headline show

Nigerian young artist Fola has reacted to the backlash he received over the chaos that ensued at his first headline show.

The artist, in a statement, expressed his heartfelt remorse for the way the event turned out. He confirmed that people got hurt at the venue, stating that his team is working to rectify all wrongs.

“My people, I’m really sorry about how last night went. People were hurt, and that should never happen. I had to stop the show because safety comes before anything else. I hear you on all fronts, and we’re working to make things right,” he stated.

Fola’s record label, Dagbana Republik, also issued a statement, apologizing for the lack of adequate safety measures at the event. They revealed that the venue exceeded its capacity, leading to fans being at risk.

“The venue capacity was exceeded, resulting in unsafe conditions that should never have happened. “We acknowledge the serious safety issues that occurred at the event organised by Mainland Blockparty. Once it became clear that fans were at risk, the performance was stopped immediately. We are working with the organisers to ensure adequate measures are taken to address the concerns of those affected. Your safety remains non-negotiable to us!”, the statement reads.