Ghanaian rapper Medikal is gearing up to host his next UK spectacle at the iconic O2 Arena following the overwhelming response from fans at his recent Indigo O2 concert on May 3, 2024.
The star-studded event, featuring performances by renowned artists like Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Malcolm Nuna, and Jay Bhad, was a resounding success.
During an appearance on United Showbiz, Medikal reflected on the unexpected surge in attendance at the concert and outlined plans for future shows.
Expressing surprise at the overflow of fans at the 2,700-capacity venue, Medikal acknowledged the need for a larger space to accommodate his ever-growing fan base.
“The way we invested in the event and generated attention towards it, it was only right that people come in their numbers.
“But I’ve learned my lesson that next time I do a show in the UK, I will opt for a bigger venue because I didn’t expect the massive crowd that came. There were people stuck outside because the inside was already filled up,” he said.
Medikal also addressed the delayed start and rapid-fire performances at the concert, attributing the timing issues to fans arriving later than anticipated.
When quizzed about the next possible venue for a future UK show, Medikal hinted at the possibility of booking the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena to ensure ample space for fans.
“The O2 Arena, because we want a very big space so a lot of people can attend and see the performances,” he revealed.
He revealed that the event had to adhere strictly to schedule due to contractual agreements with the venue management, avoiding hefty penalties for exceeding the agreed-upon time limit.
“They couldn’t come on time, that was the main problem, and I don’t blame them because many of them had to go to work, and by the time they closed and got ready to get to the venue, it wasn’t favourable,” he said.
“We were supposed to end the show at 11 pm on the dot due to the agreement I had with the facility managers. If it had gone past 11 pm, I would have had to pay over £300,000 in penalties, and I couldn’t afford that,” he explained.
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The O2 Indigo was too small for me, so my next concert in London will be at the O2 Arena – Medikal#UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/F3vEAJzS3f
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 5, 2024