Makeni Artistes Union Orders Boycott of Drizilik’s Concert Amid Protocol Dispute
Daniel Amara Tensions are rising within the entertainment industry ahead of a highly anticipated concert by Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist Drizilik, scheduled for April 4, 2026, in Makeni.
The controversy follows an official directive issued by Augustine Jay Tee, President of the Makeni Artistes Union (MAU), instructing all union members to immediately withdraw support from the event. According to the statement, the organizers allegedly failed to comply with established union protocols, prompting the leadership to take disciplinary action.
”The General Membership is hereby informed to immediately cease and desist from sharing or promoting the Drizilik Concert,” Jay Tee stated. ”Members acting contrary to this may face disciplinary measures in accordance with Union regulations.”
While the union has not publicly disclosed the exact nature of the alleged breach, the move underscores its commitment to enforcing professional standards within the creative sector.
The directive has sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders and fans alike. Some industry players, including Mohamed Sesay, have backed the union’s decision, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening accountability and unity among artists. Others, like Hawa Kamara, have questioned the effectiveness of such actions, raising concerns about whether they lead to meaningful structural reforms.
Efforts to obtain comments from the concert organizers, Kitter Boy and IZIB Randon, have so far been unsuccessful. Their silence has further fueled speculation about the event’s compliance with industry regulations.
Am begging for understanding among themselves