Lewis axes Nigerian gig after bomb scare

According to an official statement from the X-Factor winner, “Out of respect for those victims, it is with regret that I have had to postpone my performance.” Leona was scheduled to head-line a dinner event with high-level dignitaries including Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Jonathan, to mark 50 years of Nigeria’s independence, […]

According to an official statement from the X-Factor winner, “Out of respect for those victims, it is with regret that I have had to postpone my performance.”
Leona was scheduled to head-line a dinner event with high-level dignitaries including Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Jonathan, to mark 50 years of Nigeria’s independence, but the festivities were thrown into confusion following two explosions. Following the deaths, the songbird felt it was inappropriate to go ahead with the show.