Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and minister Moses Bliss has expressed profound regret and emotional distress following an unexpected visa denial that barred him and his team from entering Tanzania, resulting in the cancellation of a highly anticipated free worship concert in Dar es Salaam. The event, titled “Moses Bliss Live in Dar es Salaam,” was scheduled for October 3, 2025, at Leaders Ground, where over 60,000 fans had gathered in eager anticipation for an evening of spiritual upliftment and praise.
Moses Bliss, celebrated for his chart-topping hits like “Too Faithful” and “Miracle No Dey Tire Jesus,” had just concluded a successful program in Kenya’s Kasarani Stadium when the visa complications arose. According to his official press statement, Bliss and his team were set to fly from Nairobi to Tanzania on October 2, 2025, with bags packed and instruments prepared. Despite weeks of assurances from the Tanzanian organizing team that visa approvals were secured, the group discovered at the airport that the necessary documentation had not been processed. “We were overwhelmed with emotions knowing such a great multitude came out for this encounter with God,” Bliss shared in his heartfelt message, highlighting the deep disappointment felt by all involved.
Efforts to resolve the issue were exhaustive. Bliss remained at the airport for two full days, mobilizing contacts across Tanzania and Africa, including appeals for presidential intervention. The team was repeatedly told approvals were imminent, with excuses ranging from absent officers to unsent emails. In a final attempt, they boarded a flight assured of visa-on-arrival privileges, only to be denied entry upon landing in Dar es Salaam at midnight—mere hours before the concert. Immigration authorities cited unresolved approvals, forcing the group to return without performing. This setback not only shattered the expectations of thousands of attendees but also represented a significant financial loss, with hundreds of thousands of dollars invested to ensure the event was free and accessible to all, aligning with Bliss’s mission to foster barrier-free worship.
“This was not just painful for me personally; it was heartbreaking for my entire team, who had invested their energy, prayers, and preparation into this divine assignment,” Bliss stated. He emphasized that the Tanzanian people were blameless, praising their faith and turnout: “You came out in numbers, ready for God, and that moves me deeply. I have cried, prayed, and wrestled with this disappointment, but one thing I know—our God makes all things beautiful in His time.”
Bliss, whose music ministry has touched millions globally since his breakthrough in 2017, assured fans of his commitment to reschedule. “I owe you not just an apology, but a promise; by God’s grace, I will return. This setback will only pave the way for an even greater outpouring of His glory when we finally gather in Tanzania.”
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