Fans of the World Creole Music Festival were left disappointed as international artist Kehlani was unable to perform, citing safety concerns caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Discover Dominica Authority confirmed that her chartered flight could not land due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. Despite efforts to secure an alternate flight, Kehlani was unable to reach the island in time. Festival organizers assured fans that the show would go on, featuring an exciting lineup of regional and international artists, keeping the 25th edition of the festival alive with music, culture, and Caribbean pride. Kehlani took to social media to share her frustration on social media, explaining that her team was up at 5 a.m. and ready to depart, but the pilot deemed it unsafe to fly. She emphasized that there was no alternate route to reach Dominica safely and clarified that claims of a double booking were false, noting that she had performed in Atlanta the previous night. The singer expressed her disappointment, saying she had been excited for the show for months and sent her thoughts to those affected by the storm in Jamaica and other areas.
