Conflict between KS Bloom and Charly Jaguar: from the cancellation of the concert to the coming trial
The Ivorian music industry is shaken by a conflict between the artist KS Bloom and the promoter Charly Jaguarfollowing the cancellation of a concert provided for at the Zenith in Paris. This case highlights the challenges of organizing international events and tensions between artists and promoters.
Event chronology
- May 16, 2024: First meeting between KS Bloom and Charly Jaguar to discuss the concert project.
- June 2024: opening of the ticket office for the concert scheduled for January 3, 2025.
- December 2024: insufficient sales observation (783 tickets sold out of 6,880 available).
- At the end of December 2024: proposal to postpone the concert by Charly Jaguar, refused by KS Bloom.
- In early January 2025: final cancellation of the concert.
- February 2025: complaint by Charly Jaguar against KS Bloom.
Accusations and counter-accusation
Charly Jaguar claims to have invested 76,000 euros in the organization of the concert. He accuses Ks Bloom of:
- Lack of involvement in promoting the event.
- Refusal to postpone the concert despite the low sales.
- “Diabolical” and oversized ego behavior.
For his part, KS Bloom would have:
- Assured that everything was going well before official cancellation.
- Accused the promoter of not having sold all the categories of tickets.
- Attempted to form a coalition of artists and influencers against Charly Jaguar.
Financial and legal impact
- Estimated financial loss for Charly Jaguar: 50 million CFA francs (around 76,000 euros).
- Complaint by Charly Jaguar for “serious commercial damage”.
- Trials scheduled for April 2025.
Challenges of the coming trial
The trial, scheduled for April 2025, will raise several important questions:
- Contractual responsibility in the organization of international events.
- Assessment of financial and moral damage in the show industry.
- Respective obligations of artists and promoters in promoting an event.
Reactions from the music industry
This case has aroused reactions in the Ivorian and French -speaking musical environment:
- Some artists would have contacted Charly Jaguar to express their support.
- The conflict has highlighted the challenges of the professionalization of the African musical sector in Europe.
Prospects
The outcome of this trial could have significant repercussions on:
- Relations between African artists and European promoters.
- Contractual practices in the organization of international concerts.
- KS Bloom's reputation and future career in Europe.
The editorial team of Bgospel Magazine will continue to follow this file carefully and undertake to update the information concerning the conflict between KS Bloom and Charly Jaguar as it evolves.
