Simi postpones Abuja concert, moves Lagos show to new venue

Afrobeats singer Simi has postponed her SimiLive Abuja concert over unresolved venue arrangements, while announcing a change of venue for the Lagos edition scheduled for December 5, 2026.

The singer disclosed the changes in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday, apologising to fans who had purchased tickets for the Abuja show and confirming that they would receive refunds.

“It hurts my heart to say this, but we have to put the SimiLive ABUJA show on hold for right now,” she said.

“Logistics with the venue have not come together as well as I had hoped. I announced the date in hopes that everything would work out in time, but they haven’t yet, and I don’t want to fail you,” she added.

Simi acknowledged the disappointment of fans who had made plans to attend the Abuja concert.

“You’ve been buying tickets and getting excited, and I’m so sorry to disappoint you,” she said.

She assured ticket holders that all payments for the postponed show would be refunded.

“We are going to refund all purchased tickets for the SIMILive ABUJA show,” she said.

The Lagos edition, however, will go ahead on December 5, with a change of venue to Livespot Entertainment. Simi urged fans not to be concerned about the adjustment, stressing that the date and time remained unchanged.

“SimiArmy LAGOS DON’T PANIC! See you on the 5th of December. We’re moving to a new venue – LIVESPOT ENTERTAINMENT. Nothing else has changed—December 5th. Doors open at 6pm,” she said.

She also confirmed that she and her band, The Banjos, were preparing for the performance and encouraged fans to purchase tickets before they sell out.

“The Banjos and I are so ready for you. Tickets are limited. If you still wanna come, hurry up!!!” she added.

SimiLive is part of the singer’s live performance projects, through which she has staged concerts featuring her band. She held the Can You Simi Now! Live with the Banjos concert at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos in 2021.

The singer released her fourth studio album, Lost and Found, in July 2024, featuring collaborations with Tiwa Savage, Falz and Ebenezer Obey.

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