What is the intention behind Xavier Naidoo’s sudden apology video? While some suspect the change of heart is real, others suspect it’s a desire for a comeback. According to ZDF, an insider is said to have now confirmed that the music industry “never completely wrote off” Naidoo, referring to Live Nation Managing Director Marek Lieberberg.
Xavier Naidoo wants to distance himself from racism, anti-Semitism and homophobia
In his apology, the 50-year-old admitted that he had gone astray “in search of truth”. But he would now have recognized that he had made “disturbing statements” and would say goodbye to all the racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic views “without ifs and buts”. He would stand for “tolerance, diversity and peaceful coexistence”.
At the request of RTL, his management explained that the turnaround was triggered by the war in Ukraine, among other things. Since the wife and thus part of the soul musician’s family came from Ukraine, the circumstances made him reflect.
Marek Lieberberg is said to be interested in Naidoo’s comeback
Now an insider is said to have said that Marek Lieberberg, head of Germany’s largest concert promoter Live Nation, would still be interested in organizing a Xavier Naidoo tour. He therefore hopes for the “return” of the scandalous musician: Lieberberg “recently said to Naidoo’s management ‘never say never’,” according to the ZDF source.
Xavier Naidoo’s tour had been postponed several times and was recently canceled completely. The corona pandemic is to blame. However, the appointments should be made up for, according to his management. Lieberberg cited “uncertainties when restarting modern culture and unclear foundations for open-air events” as the reason for the cancellation.
Concert organizer protects Naidoo
According to insiders, the concert organizer “never closed the door completely”. A statement on his part as to whether a tour is currently planned is currently not available. Before that, Lieberberg is said to have protected the singer. He would have worked with Naidoo since the ’90s and witnessed his rise to fame as a musician. Radical statements were never made.