Organisers of Wizkid Live at Accra Sports Stadium, Live Hub Entertainment, have responded to Wizkid's accusations that he was unable to perform because of security concerns.
The Live Hub team has released a statement via their social media platforms in response to the explanations Wizkid provided for cancelling his performance on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Accra Sports stadium.
The event organizers purportedly adhere to international security requirements, including fully compensating Wizkid "in advance of the concert date," according to Hub Live's official Instagram page.
"In addition to his performance fee, all of his expenses, including his private jet flights, hotel – presidential suite, security, vehicles, additional offsite accommodation and all other living expenses for him and his team were covered and paid in full."
The number of employees from all the security organizations hired to operate in and around the stadium, including those on standby offsite "to be called upon as and when needed, were a minimum of 304 security professionals," according to The Live Hub entertainment.
According to the Live Hub representative, Wizkid received an additional 15 security people from them, of which 4 served as his personal bodyguards and 11 stayed with his crew.
"All international standard health and safety measures were in place. Our health and safety package was provided by KDB Safety Solutions, which included 5 ambulances stationed all around the stadium, 3 medical tents to attend to easily resolvable medical matters for both talent and all attendees and 1 fire tender with fire personnel. Live Hub also partnered with the Ridge Hospital (5mins away) and 4 other hospitals, all within 15 mins of the stadium to receive any patients from the stadium, if any more serious medical issues arose."
