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    Bloody Civilian cancels London gig after family tragedy.

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    • Bloody Civilian cancels London gig after losing teen family member to banditry

    Bloody Civilian cancels London gig after family tragedy.
    Bloody Civilian cancels London gig after family tragedy.

    Nigerian singer-songwriter Emoseh Khamofu, known by her stage name Bloody Civilian, has announced that she will no longer be performing at the 2024 All Points East festival in London due to the tragic loss of a young family member to banditry in northern Nigeria.

    The 25-year-old artist, who was scheduled to perform alongside prominent acts like Tems, Lancey Foux, Amaarae, and Nas, decided to withdraw from the event after receiving the heartbreaking news of the death of a close teenage family member. The tragic incident reflects the ongoing crisis of banditry in northern Nigeria, which has claimed many lives and caused widespread suffering.

    In a heartfelt message shared on her social media pages on Friday, August 9, 2024, Bloody Civilian expressed her deep sorrow and explained that this devastating loss would affect her ability to perform. She also announced that she would be taking a break from live performances and shows to process her grief, but assured fans that she would return in the future.

    Her statement read:

    hey friends, im sorry, I have to cancel all points east in London. it’s been a crazy year for me. I dropped my first solo single since my debut. I featured on three top 10 singles.

    I got a song on the Bob Marley soundtrack. I signed two of my first ever endorsement deals. All the stuff I’ve been dreaming about since I left Abuja was finally happening. As some of you know, I’m from the North and a lot of my family still live there.

    Last month, I lost a teen family member to banditry. I’m sorry to everyone who was looking forward to seeing me at All Points East in London, but due to the most unforeseen of circumstances, I won’t be performing. I tried to just work through it and keep preparing for this UK debut, but honestly, it wouldn’t be fair to you guys, or to myself, to carry on like that.

    I always want to be real with you guys and not just ghost. I’m going to be taking a bit of time off from live appearances and shows. But rest assured, I’m working on new music and beats and ideas I can’t wait to share with you all. I look forward to a day where Kaduna and our whole country is a safer place for young people. Love you all & see you soon. Bloody

    All Points East is an annual music festival that takes place over two weekends in London’s Victoria Park. The 10-day event is divided into several segments, beginning with a festival weekend filled with live performances from a diverse lineup of artists.
    Following the festival weekend, the event offers four days of free entry and community-focused activities under the banner “In the Neighbourhood.”
    This segment features a variety of local events, workshops, and family-friendly activities, fostering a strong community spirit. The festival concludes with three standalone headline shows known as the “APE Presents” series, where some of the biggest names in music take the stage for memorable performances.