The Fugees’ headline set at Diaspora Calling! was dramatically cut short at Milton Keynes National Bowl on Friday after the venue pulled the plug at its 11pm event licence curfew.
Lauryn Hill, 51, and Wyclef Jean, 56, took to the stage shortly after 10pm, following an introduction from comedian Dave Chappelle, with a packed set featuring tracks from Ms Hill’s landmark 1998 debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, including Doo Wop (That Thing) and Ex-Factor.
She was also joined on stage by her sons, including Zion Marley and YG Marley — with some fans criticising the additional performances for eating into the Fugees’ already limited set time.
Fans were left bitterly disappointed when Hill and Jean were unable to perform some of the group’s biggest hits, including their 1996 multi-platinum smash Killing Me Softly With His Song.
Tickets for the show started from £84.50 plus booking fees and VIP packages were up to £199.50.
