by Tutu Akinlabi

A big blow has been dealt to the Ice Prince Zamani album launch slated to hold today as one of the major acts billed to perform will be absent.

American rapper, Wale, who was to perform at the concert launch of the new ‘Fire of Zamani’ album has said that he will not be able to attend.

This was disclosed in a statement via the verified Twitter handle of his record label, Maybach Music Group.

Tweets below:

 

Wale has a statement regarding his Nigeria trip. Here it is….

— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

 

“To my Nigerian people. It saddens me to share this news but I am not able to make it to the show in Lagos on 23 Nov because the promoter..

— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

 

..did not handle logistics. I was at the airport in NYC trying to get on the flight but my tickets were not paid for so even if I wanted…

— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

 

..to do a free show, it would not be possible for me to get there. This is not the fault of @iceprincezamani or @choccitymusic but I will…

— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

 

….be in Nigeria soon.” -Wale

— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013