R+B vocalizer MYA has slammed reports her "diva behaviour" caused the cancellation of a recent cabaret gig in Barbados, blaming non-payment for the scrapped show.
The Case of the Ex star was scheduled to host and perform at the Celebrity Party event at Club NXS earlier this month (Jul08).
However, she pulled out days before the gig after learning the event promoter had a lack of funds, and was thus unable to pay her for the appearance.
Mya was heavily criticised by partygoers for the late cancellation - but she insists it wasn't her fault, and has apologised to her fans for the incident.
In a statement released on behalf of the star, her attorney Paul Gardner says, "A workweek and a half prior to the scheduled appearing at Club NXS in St. Lawrence Gap, Mya was informed that the promoter of this event did non have the funds available to oblige her appearance.
"Despite this, the promoters of the 'Celebrity Party' went on to include Mya on the promotional material, and to announce her appearance on the local radiocommunication station. Because of the lack of funding, Mya was no longer obligated to appear at this event.
"Furthermore, in addition to a last second meet and greet with young students and athletes, Mya attended a dinner organised by the local radio station. Unbeknownst to her the radio station had advertised her presence as the prize for two contest winners. Mya graciously attended this dinner, even though this she was not required to do so under the contract.
"Mya would like to apologise to her fans for the confusion and letdown caused by this position. However, she would also like her fans to know that she takes her professional engagements selfsame seriously, and would have attended this event had it been organised right and if the promoter had the originally in agreement upon pecuniary compensation available."
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