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Akon quits Capital show after one edition
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 24 February 2010
In what has to be the shortest show tenure in British radio history, Capital FM has announced one of its biggest bookings in recent years, that of US R&B star Akon to host a Saturday night show, has come to an end after just one edition. Turns out Akon is far too busy to be showing up to Capital HQ to present a bit of radio every weekend. I did wonder. You’d have thought either he or Capital bosses would have wondered too, before originally announcing the new show as a permanent fixture.
A spokesman for Capital owners Global Radio said yesterday: “Due to Akon’s commitments, including working on a brand new album, we won’t be broadcasting a regular show on 95.8 Capital FM for the time being. Our conversations about future shows are ongoing as we explore other opportunities that may work for both of us”.
When the show was originally announced earlier this month Akon said: “I’m really excited to be joining Capital FM to host my own radio show. I’m a big fan of the station and I love London. Every Saturday night, I’m going to be playing the best tracks and I look forward to my fans getting to know the real me, so make sure you tune in!”
