Words:Adedosu 'kenzy' Adekunle
The annual calabar carnival has come and gone,but there is one thing for sure that the organizers wouldn't forget, is American Rapper star "RICK ROSS" cancelling its performance at the late hour giving unknown excuses.
Organizers of the just concluded Calabar Festival have reacted to rapper "Rick Ross" cancellation of his performance which was scheduled to take place last year on December 28, 2011 saying the move was unexpected and they are ‘deeply saddened’ by it.
As reported, "Ross" representative had stated that they cancelled their Calabar appearance last minute, due to "unfulfilled contractual obligations".
In a statement released by the organizers of the Calabar Festival states that the Miami-based rapper had "confirmed a receipt of his entire performance fee many weeks ago".
"Cross River State and its agents have retained counsel in the United States to pursue their legal and monetary remedies against the artist", the statement on their official website reads.
"The Calabar Festival concerts raise money for many charities across Nigeria. The performance by Rick Ross was scheduled to raise significant amounts for the Destiny Child Centre Charity", it further reads.
The show,on that faithful day still went on despite Ross's absence as fans gathered to watch the other headliners Psquare, Wizkid, Banky W, OJB Jezreel and others at the U.J Esuene stadium.
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