Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has apologised to fans after his Cardiff show failed to deliver the advertised performances, blaming unresolved payment commitments for the disruption.
The comedian issued the apology on Monday, October 26, following the disruption of the Cardiff leg of his “AY Live: Single and Not Searching” UK tour, which was scheduled for Sunday, October 25, at Valegate Retail Park in Cardiff, Wales.
AY said he and other comedians travelled to the venue and gained entry but were unable to perform before most of the audience left. He also called on the event organisers and UK tour management to provide ticket holders with clear information about refunds.
In a statement shared on Instagram, AY acknowledged the disappointment experienced by fans who had paid to attend the show and said they should not have been affected by a dispute over payments.
“My fellow comedians and I travelled to Cardiff to perform and eventually entered the venue. Unfortunately, unresolved payment commitments delayed our appearance, and by the time we arrived at the hall, most of the audience had left,” he said.
He apologised to attendees, saying they deserved better organisation and timely communication about the event.
“You deserved a properly organised show and timely information. You should never have been caught in the middle of a payment dispute,” AY stated.
The comedian also asked fans to watch a video in which he explained his account of the incident before reaching conclusions about what happened.
He called on the organisers and the tour management to resolve the situation for affected ticket holders, including providing information on refunds. AY said verified updates would be shared through his official channels.
The disruption drew complaints from attendees on social media, with reports of prolonged waiting and confusion at the venue. As of Monday, no refund arrangements had been announced in the statement, and the organisers had yet to provide a public explanation of the circumstances surrounding the event.
Despite the Cardiff disruption, AY said the remaining dates on his UK tour were still scheduled to go ahead. The announced performances are in Birmingham on October 30, London on October 31 and Manchester on November 1.
The comedian also thanked supporters for helping build his brand over more than two decades and said he remained committed to maintaining their trust.
The resolution for Cardiff ticket holders remains outstanding, with fans awaiting further information from the organisers and tour management.
Ademide Adebayo
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