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Mya blames cash issues for failed gig

R&B singer Mya. © Unknown.
R&B singer Mya. © Unknown.

R&B singer Mya, pictured, has slammed reports that her "diva behaviour" caused the cancellation of a recent club gig in Barbados

R&B singer Mya, pictured, has slammed reports that her "diva behaviour" caused the cancellation of a recent club gig in Barbados

She blamed non-payment for the scrapped show.

The star was scheduled to host and perform at the Celebrity Party event at Club NXS earlier this month.

But she pulled out days before the gig after learning the event promoter lacked funds, and was unable to pay her for the appearance.

Mya was heavily criticised by party-goers for the late cancellation - but she insisted it wasn't her fault and apologised to her fans for the incident.

In a statement released on her behalf her attorney, Paul Gardner, said: "A week and a half before the scheduled appearance at Club NXS in St Lawrence Gap, Mya was informed that the promoter of the event had no funds available to accommodate her appearance. - Wenn

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