Kwesi Arthur Postpones North American Tour After Revealing Health Battle
- Kwesi Arthur has postponed his North American Redemption Valley tour after doctors reportedly advised him against travelling
- The rapper confirmed his London concert would go ahead, while dates for his shows in the United States would be rescheduled
- Kwesi Arthur assured fans that existing tickets will remain valid and said details about refunds would be released at a later stage
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Kwesi Arthur has shared that he is dealing with a health issue that has forced him to postpone the North American leg of his Redemption Valley tour.
Source: Instagram
The award-winning musician shared the news in an emotional statement to fans on social media, explaining that the difficult decision was made following medical advice.
Although he did not disclose the exact nature of his illness, Kwesi Arthur said his doctors warned that continuing with the tour at this time would put his health at risk.
Kwesi Arthur follows doctors’ advice
In his statement, Kwesi Arthur thanked fans for making Redemption Valley a memorable project and admitted that writing the announcement was one of the hardest things he has had to do.
"For a while now I've been dealing with a health issue," he wrote. "Despite my best efforts, my doctors have told me that moving forward with the tour right now would be reckless and dangerous to my health."
Because of the medical advice, the rapper confirmed that his scheduled performances in Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta have all been postponed.
However, he reassured fans that his concert in London, the UK, will still go ahead as planned.
Kwesi Arthur promises comeback after health issues
Kwesi Arthur apologised to fans for the unexpected change, saying he wants to return to the stage only when he is fully fit and able to deliver the kind of performance they deserve.
He disclosed that new dates for the postponed North American shows are already being worked on and assured ticket holders that their tickets will remain valid once the rescheduled dates are announced.
For those who may no longer be able to attend, the musician said refund details will be communicated soon.
The Grind Day hitmaker ended his message by expressing gratitude to fans for standing by him during the challenging period.
Kwesi Arthur's Instagram post, confirming the postponement of his US tour dates due to health concerns, is below:
Reactions to Kwesi Arthur postponing US tour
The announcement has triggered an outpouring of support across social media, with fans, fellow musicians and industry figures wishing him a speedy recovery and encouraging him to prioritise his health above everything else.
While many had been looking forward to seeing him perform across North America, supporters have largely welcomed his decision to take time off, noting that his well-being is more important than keeping to the tour schedule.
Fans are now hoping the rapper recovers quickly and returns to the stage at full strength in the coming months.
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