Red Flag Muzik issued a press release that shattered those expectations with a quiet finality: the “Na So Ar Dae” King Boss LA Live in Concert, scheduled for April 24, was cancelled. Not postponed with vague optimism, but cancelled with legal proceedings cited as the reason.
For anyone who had been following the turbulent weeks in Sierra Leone’s entertainment world, the announcement was painful but not entirely surprising.
The man at the center of it all is Alhaji Amadu Bah, known across Sierra Leone and the West African diaspora simply as King Boss LA, or LAJ, a multi-award-winning artist and CEO of Red Flag Muzik whose breakthrough came in 2009 with the release of “Money Na Bank” and who has since spent years recording hits, giving sold-out concerts, and providing a platform for young proteges. His journey from the streets of Freetown to becoming one of the country’s most recognizable cultural figures has never been without controversy, but what began on a stage in Bo City in late March 2026 has proved to be his most consequential storm yet.
The case stems from an incident on March 21, 2026, at the Bo Shopping Plaza, during which LAJ allegedly referred to Kenema Mayor Thomas Karimu Baio as “a bastard” during a live performance. The remarks were captured on video and circulated widely on social media. His co-accused in the matter is Ibrahim Koroma, also known as Prezo Koroma, the same Prezo Koroma whose name appears in the Red Flag Muzik press release, with management noting that his freedom and well-being remained “our utmost priority at this time.”
The two were arraigned on three counts under Sections 44(1)(b) and 44(2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act, 2021, on allegations that they caused a video to be circulated on social media with intent to insult the complainant and cause him unnecessary anxiety. On March 27, the Bo Magistrate Court issued a bench warrant for both men after they failed to appear for a scheduled hearing.
What followed was a rapid sequence of legal setbacks. During a court appearance on April 1, Magistrate Samuel James Brima denied LAJ bail and remanded him at the Bo Male Correctional Centre. His lawyers challenged the proceedings, arguing that the criminal summons had been improperly served via WhatsApp rather than in person as required under Sierra Leone’s Criminal Procedure Act 2024, but the objections failed to halt the case. During a subsequent appearance on April 8, LAJ knelt before Mayor Baio in the courtroom and pleaded for forgiveness. The following day, he issued a formal public apology, writing of “deep humility and sincere regret” over his emotional outburst and accepting full responsibility for his conduct.
The contrition, though widely noted, changed nothing in court. Magistrate Samuel James Brima declined to dismiss the case, stating that criminal proceedings must continue according to law and that the apology “does not override the judicial process.” The matter was subsequently adjourned to April 21, 2026 just three days before the concert was scheduled to take place.
With that adjournment still unresolved and both LAJ and Prezo Koroma caught in proceedings that showed no signs of swift conclusion, Red Flag Muzik made the call. The concert which management had, notably, vowed to proceed with or without its headline act would not go ahead. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, proceeding with the event is not possible,” the label stated plainly.
The press release, professional in tone and careful in its language, nonetheless carried the weight of what the moment meant. Sponsors Africell SL and 1XBet SL were thanked and apologised to. Fans were urged to stay calm, to avoid engaging with rumour and misinformation about the legal proceedings, and to refrain from negative or harmful commentary directed at any of the parties involved. The label was clear that this was not the end “The ‘Na So Ar Dae’ – King Boss LA Live in Concert will return in due time” and confirmed that a book, album, and documentary project remain in active development.
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The observation carries its own ironies given the history of outspoken expression within Sierra Leonean music. But for King Boss LA and his team, the more immediate reality is this: one of the most anticipated concert events in recent Sierra Leonean entertainment history has been silenced by a courtroom in Bo. The fans, sponsors, and the artist himself are left waiting for verdicts, for clearances, for a date that can be circled again.
The press release closed with a line that read as both a promise and a plea: “Your unwavering love and support continue to inspire us.” From behind the walls of an unresolved legal case, it is the most that can be offered for now.
