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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 18, 2026
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Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Promoting Nazi symbols is a criminal offence in Poland and anyone found guilty of publicly promoting Nazism can be imprisoned for up to three years. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A concert by American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, scheduled for June 19 in Poland has been cancelled due to his history of antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments.
- The cancellation was announced by the venue, Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, citing "formal and legal reasons."
- Marta Cienkowska, Poland’s Culture And Heritage Minister, deemed the booking "unacceptable."
- West has previously faced backlash for selling swastika T-shirts and releasing a song titled "Heil Hitler," with Nazi symbolism being a criminal offense in Poland.
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