CAF have apologised to for Shatta Wale's absence at the CAF 2017 awards
It says that it holds Shatta Wale to high esteem, which is why he originally scheduled to perform at the event
- The apology comes on the wake of large scale criticism of the show due to how performances were scheduled
Aiteo, the Nigerian company responsible for organizing the recent CAF 2017 awards, have apologized for the way things turned out at the event that was held at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC).
The main sponsors of the 2017 CAF African Football Awards, Aiteo, have offered an apology to both Shatta Wale, and the Ghanaian public for the way things turned out at the recent event after large backlash from the general public.
Ghanaians have recently voiced out their displeasure at the why Ghanaian artistes were able to perform at the proper intervals during the CAF 2017 Awards ceremony. Many argue that Efya's performance of the national anthem at the beginning, and Kidi's performance at the end of the event while guests were leaving weren't enough.
Although Shatta Wale was billed to perform at the show, he later revealed that he did perform because of some procedural error.
Read the organizers apology statement below:
Following the hugely successful CAF Awards event on Thursday, 4 January 2018, we feel constrained to offer both clarification and explanation as to the circumstances that led to the non-involvement of one national performer in the entertainment aspect of the event.
We start, in the first and primary instant, by apologizing for non-outing of Ghana music star Shatta Wale at the event.
This omission, contrary to some reported media accounts, was not deliberate. Far from it. Shatta is an artiste whose work and reputation we continue to hold in the exalted heights that he has attained. It is this appreciation that to led to his inclusion amongst those listed to perform. That this did not happen did not occur through any actions on the part of the organisers. As sponsors charged with the implementation of various parts of the arrangements on the day, we take responsibility for the omission and offer our unreserved apologies to the Government and good people of Ghana. We are, nevertheless, able to confirm that every arrangement was made for Shatta Wale to appear and perform at the event. Constraints beyond our control caused an enforced departure from that scheduling. The circumstances that brought about this situation are deeply regretted.
It is indisputable that we, as a company, hold His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo and the Government and good people of Ghana in the highest esteem. This appreciation is evident in the dispatch with which the choice of Ghana as hosts was made; our commitment to deployment of considerable domestic support in organizing and delivering the event; the high level of commercial activity directly impacting the immediate community by the event as well as the significant and well deserved enhancement of Ghana’s standing in the global football community. These were all the factors that we as an organization earmarked as irreducible minimums in electing to stage the event in Ghana. We can say, with some assuredness, that those objectives were substantially achieved. It is important to note that even within the entertainment aspect of the programme, Ghanaian interest was very visibly represented in one half of the presenting team for the event.
We take this opportunity to reiterate our most profound gratitude to His Excellency, President of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo for greatly enhancing the stature of the event not only by his presence but his impressive display of knowledge of Ghanaian, African and world football. His Excellency enraptured a world audience with his vast knowledge and we cannot thank him enough. We also wish to appreciate, especially former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Dr Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR of Nigeria, former President John Jerry Rawlings of Ghana and his wife, the First Lady-designate of Liberia, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Nigeria, FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora, members of the Ghana Federal Executive Council, the leadership of CAF, the Ghanaian Football Association and Nigeria Football Federation. We are very proud to have been involved in this event with such distinguished and accomplished company. We recognize the errors that occurred and pledge our commitment to making necessary adjustments in future.
- The apology comes on the wake of large scale criticism of the show due to how performances were scheduled
Aiteo, the Nigerian company responsible for organizing the recent CAF 2017 awards, have apologized for the way things turned out at the event that was held at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC).
The main sponsors of the 2017 CAF African Football Awards, Aiteo, have offered an apology to both Shatta Wale, and the Ghanaian public for the way things turned out at the recent event after large backlash from the general public.
Ghanaians have recently voiced out their displeasure at the why Ghanaian artistes were able to perform at the proper intervals during the CAF 2017 Awards ceremony. Many argue that Efya's performance of the national anthem at the beginning, and Kidi's performance at the end of the event while guests were leaving weren't enough.
Although Shatta Wale was billed to perform at the show, he later revealed that he did perform because of some procedural error.
Read the organizers apology statement below:
Following the hugely successful CAF Awards event on Thursday, 4 January 2018, we feel constrained to offer both clarification and explanation as to the circumstances that led to the non-involvement of one national performer in the entertainment aspect of the event.
We start, in the first and primary instant, by apologizing for non-outing of Ghana music star Shatta Wale at the event.
This omission, contrary to some reported media accounts, was not deliberate. Far from it. Shatta is an artiste whose work and reputation we continue to hold in the exalted heights that he has attained. It is this appreciation that to led to his inclusion amongst those listed to perform. That this did not happen did not occur through any actions on the part of the organisers. As sponsors charged with the implementation of various parts of the arrangements on the day, we take responsibility for the omission and offer our unreserved apologies to the Government and good people of Ghana. We are, nevertheless, able to confirm that every arrangement was made for Shatta Wale to appear and perform at the event. Constraints beyond our control caused an enforced departure from that scheduling. The circumstances that brought about this situation are deeply regretted.
It is indisputable that we, as a company, hold His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo and the Government and good people of Ghana in the highest esteem. This appreciation is evident in the dispatch with which the choice of Ghana as hosts was made; our commitment to deployment of considerable domestic support in organizing and delivering the event; the high level of commercial activity directly impacting the immediate community by the event as well as the significant and well deserved enhancement of Ghana’s standing in the global football community. These were all the factors that we as an organization earmarked as irreducible minimums in electing to stage the event in Ghana. We can say, with some assuredness, that those objectives were substantially achieved. It is important to note that even within the entertainment aspect of the programme, Ghanaian interest was very visibly represented in one half of the presenting team for the event.
We take this opportunity to reiterate our most profound gratitude to His Excellency, President of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo for greatly enhancing the stature of the event not only by his presence but his impressive display of knowledge of Ghanaian, African and world football. His Excellency enraptured a world audience with his vast knowledge and we cannot thank him enough. We also wish to appreciate, especially former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Dr Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR of Nigeria, former President John Jerry Rawlings of Ghana and his wife, the First Lady-designate of Liberia, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Nigeria, FIFA Secretary General Fatima Samora, members of the Ghana Federal Executive Council, the leadership of CAF, the Ghanaian Football Association and Nigeria Football Federation. We are very proud to have been involved in this event with such distinguished and accomplished company. We recognize the errors that occurred and pledge our commitment to making necessary adjustments in future.
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