Zara Larsson reportedly cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert over Sudan war

Zara Larsson has told fans she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after many urged her to reconsider the appearance over concerns about the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) role in the ongoing Sudanese civil war. READ MORE: Zara Larsson – ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ review: reinvigorated pop queen drives us into a red-hot Eurosummer The Swedish pop singer was set to perform alongside Lewis Capaldi on December 3 as part of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Etihad Live on Yas Island. In light of Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after making a Pro Palestine speech – which shone a light on the political impact musicians can have – hordes of fans encouraged her to cancel the date. After one fan on social media asked her to “read about what UAE is doing to Sudan” and cancel the show, she responded simply: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Those comments were later deleted, but screenshots have since circulated. Larsson later elaborated on the decision, explaining that her choice wasn’t based solely on politics. “I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government,” she wrote. “I’ve met so many wonderful ...