With just two weeks to go to this year’s highly anticipated Riky Rick’s Cotton Fest, AKA has disappointingly pulled out of the event.
AKA headed to his social media platforms to respond to a query by one of his fans who seemed surprised to see the line-up without Mzansi’s talented muso.
AKA, born Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, says he couldn’t reach an agreement with the festival organisers and that he will not form part of the festival that will be staged in Newtown, Johannesburg.
Upon the announcement of the star-studded line-up that doesn’t feature AKA, many social media users couldn’t hide their dissatisfaction.
The Lemons (Lemonade) star replied to a fan who tweeted the festival organisers inquiring why the rapper wasn’t on their list.
“We couldn’t come to an agreement but I wish them nothing but the best! Get your tickets now,” said AKA.
The festival is taking place in Newtown on Saturday, February 4 with a line-up featuring more than 160 artists, both upcoming and established, they will perform live across three stages.
The festival will include various other lifestyle elements to keep the crowd entertained.
The festival made its debut in Cape Town in December after having been exclusively hosted in Newtown since its inception.
“With what started out as a great idea between Riky and me many years ago to a whole cultural movement called Cotton Fest. Alongside his family, we are extremely excited to be building on his legacy and extending the festival to my city, which was always part of our plans,” said co-founder Alain Ferrier.
@Ndlovu said:
“Maybe Nota was right about cotton fest booking artists to come and perform for free while they’re making lots of money cause there’s no way cotton fest paying all of these artists is.”
@Mass Country wrote:
“They couldn’t afford it because on google they say you charge 400k for a show,”
@TheBackEndChild commented:
“This is why I love you Mega..!!”
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