Kenyan music sensation Nyamari Ongegu, famously known as Nyashinski, has regrettably announced the cancellation of his upcoming music tour in the United States, originally set for Saturday, June 1, 2024.
On his Instagram page, Nyashinski shared the disappointing news, attributing the cancellation to circumstances beyond his team’s control.
“We regret to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to perform at the USA Madaraka Festival 2024,” he expressed.
Despite concerted efforts from the organizers, Nyashinski revealed the inability to secure visas for his team to enter the United States.
“Despite the organizers’ efforts, they were unable to secure visas for our teams to enter the United States. We were really looking forward to the tour and apologize for any inconvenience caused,” he added, extending his apologies.
Reasons for Visa Denial
In recent interviews, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, shed light on the complexities of visa issuance, explaining the embassy’s stringent measures to ensure national security.
Whitman emphasized the embassy’s diligence in assessing visa applications to mitigate potential threats.
“We deny people visas, and are we always right? No. But are we more often right? Yes,” she stated, underscoring the need for caution amidst the desire of individuals with malicious intent to enter the country.
She continued, “Everyone wants to come to America, and some bad people want to come to America. Terrorists, money launderers, people who have previously overstayed their visas, people who have let their Green Cards expire and come back,”
Nyashinski’s tour cancellation reveals the difficulties artists encounter during international tours, especially with visa issues and unexpected problems.
By Vivian K.