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Ghanaian rapper Medikal is preparing for his next UK extravaganza at the prestigious O2 Arena following the overwhelming turnout at his recent Indigo O2 concert on May 3, 2024.
The star-studded event, featuring performances by renowned artists such as Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Malcolm Nuna, and Jay Bhad, was a huge success.
Reflecting on the unexpected surge in attendance during an appearance on United Showbiz, Medikal acknowledged the need for a larger venue to accommodate his ever-growing fan base.
Surprised by the overflow of fans at the 2,700-capacity venue, Medikal emphasized the necessity of opting for a bigger space for future shows in the UK.
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“I’ve learned my lesson that next time I do a show in the UK, I will choose a larger venue because I didn’t expect the massive crowd that came. There were people stuck outside because the inside was already filled up,” he explained.
Medikal also addressed the delayed start and rapid-fire performances at the concert, attributing the timing issues to fans arriving later than anticipated.
When asked about the potential venue for future UK shows, Medikal hinted at booking the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena to ensure ample space for fans.
“The O2 Arena, because we want a very big space so a lot of people can attend and enjoy the performances,” he revealed.
He further explained that the event had to adhere strictly to schedule due to contractual agreements with venue management to avoid hefty penalties for exceeding the agreed-upon time limit.
“They couldn’t come on time, that was the main problem, and I don’t blame them because many of them had to go to work, and by the time they closed and got ready to get to the venue, it wasn’t favorable,” he said.
“We were supposed to end the show at 11 pm on the dot due to the agreement I had with the facility managers. If it had gone past 11 pm, I would have had to pay over £300,000 in penalties, and I couldn’t afford that,” he explained.
