King of Fuji music, Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal has explained his inability to embark on his scheduled tour of the United States of America.
In a lengthy but precise statement released through his social media handles, the musician cleared the air that there was no ambiguity or deliberate decision not to honour the proposed tour.
K1 wrote:
“Very recently, issue about my band going to perform in America erupted some negativity which was communicated to me by concern friends who came across a post where my name was being dragged into dealings with many sub show promoters in America.
“Firstly, i will like to state here that, I owe my fans across the globe a high level of respect, hence the needs for my explanation.
“That my band trip to United States has NOT been cancelled.
“All that is necessary to make the trip a success was put in place.
“Work permit, flight arrangements and other necessary things, except the RIGHT OF VISA approval for those members of the band who needs to obtain that before we proceed.
“Surely am not in control of approving that Visa but the American embassy here in Nigeria.
“I can understand agitation from many fan’s and music lovers across, but patience is required to get all this bottleneck sorted out with regards to the applicable laws that permit entertainers coming to America.
“I still will not join issues with non concern persons or groups other than those respected individuals and organizations who are dealing with us directly.
“Social media is free for everyone’s usage, but we are not deviating from the real issues because of some detractors.
“Either Mr Mike Fashakin of Orbit LLC, who is directly involved with many as the main PROMOTER or myself on behalf of my BAND.
“No form of anky-panky is played out concerning this issue
“Once again as I stated earlier, we owe our fan’s and patrons some degree of respect which gives reason for this explanations again and again.
“A nice words speaks volume of your intentions rather than been bossy to the instruments that form your rise up to stardom.
“Let us refrain from usage of insultive words in the name of aggression.
“We have an integrity to protect, hence we will not defraud our fans and friends all over the globe.
“Agent of the 3rd hand parading themselves on social media should stop making issues out of nothing.”
“You can’t change what God Almighty has already ordained.
“We look for peace from your end too, regardless of your intentions towards us.”
K1’s reaction follows a social media showdown in which comedian Elenu called out the musician and a music promoter identified as Mike Fashakin of Orbit LLC for failing to bring the artiste for a show he had paid for despite severally changing dates of the event.
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