From all indications, all efforts that has made by
Nigerian juju music superstar, King Sunny Ade, to
make his upcoming US tour a success have met
with troubled waters.
The veteran star, known as the King of Nigerian
juju music, was scheduled to kick off his trek in
few days; July 15, but the ongoing visa delay has
left him with no choice but to put off the gigs,
including a set at Chicago, Illinois’ Square Roots
Festival.
This is due to problems created by the Embassy of
the United States as they have been delaying in
granting him a work permit.
According to Alisa Baum, from the Old Town
School of Folk Music, the main sponsor of the
event, they are beyond disappointed that King
Sunny Ade has been forced to cancel his entire
tour.
“As a passionate fan of African music, I was very
excited about this show, which promised to be
spectacular with over 20 musicians and dancers
onstage," he added.