Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has expressed deep disappointment after his much-anticipated visit to Tanzania was abruptly cancelled due to visa complications.
The concert, scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, was set to host more than 60,000 worshippers, but was called off after the singer and his team were denied entry into the country.
In a heartfelt statement on Instagram, Bliss said he was devastated that fans who had gathered in large numbers were left disappointed despite weeks of preparation and assurances from the organisers that the necessary approvals were in place.
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“I have been overwhelmed with emotions since hearing that over maybe 60,000 of you gathered last night with eager hearts, ready to worship Jesus together with me,” he said.
“The thought that such a great multitude came out for this encounter with God leaves me humbled and broken, knowing I could not be there physically as planned.”
Bliss explained that his team had just wrapped up a successful program in Kenya and was set to fly into Tanzania on October 2 when the problems began. Despite being assured that their visas had been approved, they were unable to secure official documentation at the airport.
“We mobilized every contact possible, leaders across Tanzania, friends across Africa, and even sought Presidential intervention,” he revealed.
“We were told, time after time, that the visas had been ‘approved,’ only for another excuse to follow: that the officer in charge of issuing them was not on seat, or that emails had not been sent yet.”
In a desperate bid to keep to schedule, Bliss and his team boarded a flight to Dar es Salaam, hoping to receive visas upon arrival. But to their dismay, immigration officers refused them entry.
“This was not just painful for me personally, it was heartbreaking for my entire team, who had invested their energy, prayers, and preparation into this divine assignment,”
Bliss lamented. “Beyond that, hundreds of thousands of dollars were invested to make this concert absolutely free for everyone, because our hearts was to see the whole nation worship without barrier.”
The gospel star apologised to his Tanzanian fans, stressing that the situation was beyond their control and promising to return at a later date.
“Tanzania, please hear me, you were not at fault. You came out in numbers, ready for God, and that moves me deeply. I have cried, prayed, and wrestled with this disappointment, but one thing I know, our God makes all things beautiful in His time,” he said.
Bliss reassured fans that the cancelled concert would not be the end of his mission in Tanzania, promising to reschedule for a greater gathering.
“I owe you not just an apology, but a promise; by God’s grace, I will return,” he affirmed. “This setback will only pave the way for an even greater outpouring of His glory when we finally gather in Tanzania.”
