Fans were left disappointed after the star failed to perform at the highly anticipated event, but Diamond insists the blame lies with the organizers.
In a detailed explanation, Diamond revealed that he arrived at the venue as scheduled and waited in his car for hours.
However, his performance slot was repeatedly delayed. He also pointed to security issues as a major reason for his no-show.
"There was chaos near the stage, so I moved to another area, but the chaos spread there too,” he explained.
According to Diamond, his management tried to communicate with the event organizers, but the delays persisted.
Eventually, his team decided it was unsafe for him to perform. "If you cannot put me on stage at the agreed time, I will leave. I respect my craft and my fans," he said.
Diamond dismissed allegations that he refused to perform because Kenyan artist Willy Paul was scheduled to appear before him.
He called these claims baseless, accusing Willy Paul of using the situation to seek attention.
"I was the headliner, meaning other artists were supposed to perform before me.
How does it make sense for me to block anyone from performing?” Diamond questioned.
The musician disclosed that he was paid KSh 19.4 million for the event but made it clear he would not return the money.
He argued that the contract was breached because he was supposed to perform on December 7, not December 8.
"I won’t refund the money because they did not honor the agreement," he stated firmly.
The incident has drawn mixed reactions from fans and industry players.
Some supported Diamond for prioritizing his safety and professionalism, while others criticized him for not addressing the audience despite the challenges.
Pastor T, a Kenyan gospel minister, urged fans to support local artists more.
He highlighted the tendency to favor foreign musicians over local talent and encouraged Kenyans to celebrate their own.
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