The organisers in their announcement on Tuesday, March 24 said the show (Ultimate Love) has been cut due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria.
“Whilst we know the show has garnered appreciable fans and viewers across Africa, it has become pertinent for us to join the ongoing efforts by the government and global public health officials to flatten the curve against the coronavirus,” part of the announcement read
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