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The Rwandan Minister of Sports and Culture, Julienne Uwacu, on Monday apologized to Kenyan Afro-pop group Sauti Sol following a failed performance last weekend in Kigali
. The band could not perform at the Pan African Dance Festival (FESPAD) as planned.
"Me and the staff of the Ministry of Sports and Culture deeply regret our failure to welcome the launch of FESPAD by both the artists and the Rwandan public.
" We apologize to SautiSol, at all artists as well as Rwandan fans for this failure. The lessons learned will not be wasted, "she said.
"Rwandan
Through their official account, the group replied," Thank you very much, Judge, Rwanda has always shown us love and we can not wait to come back and switch with you, until then, peace and love. "
Short N Sweet hitmakers, who are currently on a world tour, had already expressed their disappointment at not being able to perform during the festival.] In a statement seen by Kenyans.co.ke the group explained that the cancellation of their performance was the result of an organizational problem with the promoters of the festival.
Despite our busy schedule in Zambia, we took the time to organize this show because, as usual, we were eager to play in Kigali, we still have fun playing for our Rwandan fans!
the promoters had to arrive at 9:30 pm and at On landing, we were informed that the festival was due to end before 10:30 pm Knowing this, we did our best to be there in time, "reads the statement.
They added that Before going on stage, it was announced that the fest ival was finished and their performance was canceled.
"It was a deeply disappointing result and the situation was out of our hands.If that were up to us, we would have rocked as we always do!", Conclude they
Our sincere apologies to all Rwandan fans, thank you very much for your support and we will be back soon. pic.twitter.com/PUvg1DCOI6
– SAUTI SOL (@sautisol) July 30, 2018
Sauti Sol is an award-winning African-pop group from Kenya, crowned Best Group (Africa) the MTV Africa Music Awards (MTV MAMA 2016), the Soundcity MTV Awards 2016 and the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA 2016) and the best African group at All Africa Music
It includes four members Bien-Aime Baraza (singer, composer and guitarist), Willis Austin Chimano (singer, keytar and saxophonist), Polycarp Otieno (guitarist and producer) and Savara Mugidi (singer, percussionist and drummer).
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