Abuja Concert Put on Hold as Nigerian Singer Promises Ticket Refunds

Nigerian singer Simi has put her planned Abuja concert on hold following unresolved arrangements with the event venue, apologising to fans who had already purchased tickets and assuring them that their payments would be refunded.

According to a report by TheCable Lifestyle on November 15, 2026, the singer announced the decision in an Instagram post, explaining that the logistical arrangements for the Abuja edition of her SimiLive concert had not progressed as expected.

The Abuja performance was originally scheduled for December 12, 2026, but the singer said she had decided to suspend the event rather than proceed with preparations that were yet to meet her expectations.

Explaining the circumstances surrounding the decision, Simi admitted that she had initially announced the concert date with the hope that the outstanding arrangements would be completed before the performance.

She expressed disappointment over the development, particularly because some fans had already purchased tickets and made plans to attend the show.

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

She further explained that the discussions and logistical arrangements with the venue had not come together as she had hoped, adding that she did not want to disappoint her audience by proceeding without adequate preparations.

The singer also apologised directly to those who had purchased tickets and assured them that their money would be returned.

Addressing the affected fans, she said: “You’ve been buying tickets and getting excited, and I’m so sorry to disappoint you. We are going to refund all purchased tickets for the SIMILive ABUJA show.”

She also directed ticket holders to Partyverse, the ticketing platform, regarding the refund arrangements.

Although the Abuja concert has been put on hold, the singer has not announced a replacement date for the performance.

Meanwhile, Simi reassured her Lagos fans that the Lagos edition of her SimiLive concert would still take place on December 5, 2026, despite a change of venue.

She announced Livespot Entertarium as the new location, explaining that other arrangements for the Lagos performance remained unchanged.

The singer also disclosed that the doors would open at 6pm and encouraged fans who were yet to purchase tickets to make their arrangements ahead of the event.

Her announcement means that while Abuja ticket holders will receive refunds following the suspension of their concert, the Lagos performance remains scheduled for its original date.

The report has therefore changed the singer’s December concert arrangements, with the Abuja show on hold and the Lagos event proceeding at a different location.

For fans who had been looking forward to seeing her perform in Abuja, the announcement represents a disappointment, although her promise to refund all purchased tickets provides an assurance to those affected.