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Daniel Smith

ABBA fans told not to wear 'culturally insensitive' afro wigs at band's new virtual show

Fans of iconic 70s' band ABBA have been told not to wear afro wigs at the Swedish group's Voyage shows, which use holograms to transport audiences back to their heyday. Promoters have emailed those who have purchased tickets that while they understand people will want to dress up, they should avoid the hairpieces as a condition of entry to the arena.

According to the Mail On Sunday, the promoters wrote: "Many of our guests will want to get in the spirit of the show by dressing up for their visit. [But] please do not wear so-called 'Afro' wigs. These wigs are culturally insensitive and not appropriate to be worn as fancy dress.

"If any guests are wearing this style of wig they will be respectfully asked to remove them as a condition of entry to the arena."

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