Although it wasn’t given as the reason in their official statement it later came to light that the reason behind their decision is because P-Square were paid $200,000 while R2BEES & Sarkodie were paid a paltry $5,000.
According to Peace FM Online who reported before the concert that “Sarkodie and Dynamic duo R2Bees who have been billed to Perform alongside Pan Africa group P-Square; for the Malta Guinness sponsored Top of the World Celebration Concert have threatened to pull out of the show if organizers do not pay them $20, 000 and $10, 000 respectively”
In light of the breakdown in negotiations for a higher pay R2bEES made good on their threat by cancelling their appearance at the concert. Sarkodie still performed for$5,000.
I’m not saying $5,000 is acceptable but let’s keep it real here, P-Square are astronomically HUGE across the continent, R2BEES (stars in their own right in Ghana) are nowhere near P-Square level. And while these guys likely perform with a backing CD, P-Square go hard with an 11-member band plus 4 dancers, all these people have to get paid!
But bravo to them for standing up for what they beleive in.
