'Waste of money': Fans left disappointed with Akon's Delhi concert
What's the story
The much-anticipated Akon India Tour 2025 kicked off in Delhi on Sunday night (November 9). However, the event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was marred by complaints of poor visibility and disorganized crowd management. Fans who paid hefty sums for tickets were left disappointed as trees, sound systems, and screens blocked their view of the stage. Many had to rely on large screens to watch the performance.
Fan complaints
'Can't have trees and the sound system blocking my view'
The concert, scheduled from 5:00pm to 10:00pm drew hundreds of fans eager to hear hits like Smack That, Lonely, and Chammak Challo. However, many attendees took to social media to express their frustration over the obstructed views and empty front rows. One user tweeted: "Hi District India, Akon, I booked silver tickets at the Akon concert in Delhi happening today and I mean you can't have trees and the sound system blocking my view?"
Twitter Post
Another fan complained about paying ₹3K and not seeing stage
Dogshit set up for the Akon concert by @district_india what the fuck is this set up I paid almost 3k and can’t see the stage there’s no proper place for me to stand what a huge waste of my money spent the whole evening looking at a fucking screen pic.twitter.com/K2QJx3IFto
— cappuccinhoe /イシァ🌻 (@EshesN) November 9, 2025
Organizer response
Organizers respond to complaints
In response to the backlash, event organizers District India issued a statement acknowledging the complaints. They said, "Hi there, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We understand how this impacted your experience." "Please be assured we're continuously working with the event partners to address these concerns and improve future experiences for all attendees."
Performance highlights
Akon's performance wows fans amid chaos
Despite the chaos, Akon delivered a memorable performance. He opened with Beautiful and then performed other hits like Smack That and Lonely. The highlight of the night was his rendition of Chammak Challo, where he was joined by Hamsika Iyer, the original female vocalist of the Bollywood hit. This performance sparked excitement among fans at the venue.