Ivorian reggaeman Tiken Jah Fakoly, who now lives in Mali since the Ivorian crisis of the 2000s, was to perform in live concert Sunday January 2 in Abobo, but the show was finally canceled, much to the artist’s sadness. and his fans. If some try to give other explanations, many believe that it is simply because of the last album of Tiken, entitled ” Government 20 years ».
Tiken Jah Fakoly did not wear gloves in his last album ” Government 20 years ”, Which will be released on January 7. He openly attacked the regime of Alassane Dramane Ouattara, who is seeking a third term at the head of Côte d’Ivoire, as was the case with Prof. Alpha Condé in Guinea, before he was overthrown by the military. Reason enough to force him to cancel his live concert, which was to be held on Sunday January 2 in Abobo? Nothing is less sure. We know, however, that the musician is not happy.
« The authorities in Abobo expressly canceled my concert. How can I ask me to choose another site 48 hours before the concert following several months of preparation? And I inform you that it is the 4th site that I am refused. We chose the site together and did you agree? Why cancel it just 48 hours following several months of communication on the Site? I do not know the real reasons for this refusal. The authorities might tell me at the beginning “NO” than to make me spend on the preparation and cancel followingwards. Dear fans, this is the announcement that I had to make to you », Revealed Tiken Jah Fakoly.
« If you talk a little, it’s 20 years old. If you object, it’s 20 years. If you lift your finger, it’s 20 years old. When you are an opponent, it’s 20 years old. Democracy is threatened by a 20-year stick “, He denounced through his album” Government 20 years “. As a reminder, Tiken Jah Fakoly is expected in Dakar on January 8, where he will participate in a reggae festival. the musician had also announced an African tour, which should take him to Tunisia, Guinea or Burkina Faso.
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