AY Apologises as Payment Dispute Disrupts UK Comedy Show
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Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has apologised to fans who were disappointed after the Cardiff leg of his "AY Live: Single and Not Searching" UK tour failed to go ahead as planned.
The event, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Valegate Retail Park in Cardiff, Wales, reportedly suffered hours of delays and confusion, leaving many ticket holders unable to watch any of the advertised performers.
In a statement shared on Instagram on Monday, AY said he and the other comedians on the bill travelled to Cardiff and arrived at the venue but were unable to perform due to unresolved payment commitments with the organisers.
"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.
The comedian expressed regret over the experience and acknowledged that fans who paid to attend deserved better.
"You deserved a properly organised show and timely information. You should never have been caught in the middle of a payment dispute," AY stated.
He also urged fans to listen to his account of the incident before drawing conclusions, noting that he had explained the circumstances in a video.
On the issue of compensation, AY called on the organisers and the UK tour management to provide a clear resolution for affected ticket holders, including information on refunds.
"I am calling on the organisers and our UK tour management to provide a clear resolution for ticket holders, including refund information," he said, adding that verified updates would be shared through his official channels.
The incident sparked complaints from attendees on social media, with reports of prolonged waiting, heated exchanges and a police presence at the venue.
As of the time of filing this report, the organisers had not publicly explained the circumstances surrounding the disruption or announced any refund arrangements.
