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Rick Ross replaces Burna Boy at Afro Nation

 


The American Superstar rapper "Rick Ross has replaced Burna Boy at the Afro Nation in Puerto Rico. The replacement was speedily effected after Burna Boy's team informed organisers that he will not be able to attend the show.

  On March 24, Burna Boy announced on his social  media platform that he will be missing the Afro Nation Festival in Puerto Rico due to unavoidable personal reasons.

  He expressed disappointment over the development but promised to make it up to everyone affected by the news.

 "I'm extremely gutted that i won't be at Afro Nation Puerto Rico due to circumstance beyond ANYONE'S control. I'll make it up to you all for sure!! Love Damini," Burna wrote.

  Hours after the disappointing announcement, the organisers of the Afro Nation Puerto Rico made a statement announcing that Rick Ross will be replacing the "Twice as Tall" singer.

   Afro Nation wrote: "Yesterday we were informed by Burna Boy's team that it was impossible for him to make it to Puerto Rico for his performance at ANPR2022.

 "We have spend the last 24 hours attempting to secure a replacement and are hugely thankful to Ricek Ross for stepping in at the last minute to deliver you an incredible show"

  The Afro Nation Festival kicked off 24th March in Puerto Rico and Ends on 27th March.

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