Kidum Denies Reports That He Has Been Detained in Canada

Local media were early this week rife with rumours that Kenyan-based and Burundian musician Kidum was detained in Canada by immigration officials due to a row with his overseas tour promoter over royalties from his performances.

Kidum’s band member and spokesperson has since come out refuting the claims and terming them as “unfounded and baseless”. He further said Kidum was never arrested nor had his travel documents confiscated and that the singer would be back in Kenya by October 10. Kidum and his band are on a tour to the US and Canada to popularize his music when these tittle-tattles started.

Following his delayed return to Nairobi, organizers of the Blankets & Wine replaced Kidum with gospel rapper Juliani since he was set to perform during the 38th edition of the event this Sunday. Here is an excerpt of the statement;
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, we are sad to announce that the earlier advertised performance by Kidum at #Blankets & Wine XXXVIII has been moved to a future date. This has been occasioned by events beyond our control that have resulted in his inability to make it to Nairobi in time for the event from Canada where he is currently touring . We sincerely regret the inconvenience.”

I guess this puts an end to these rumours.