Shawn Mendes calls off concert due to laryngitis

The Mercy crooner Shawn Mendes is forced to cancel his concert in Sao Paulo in Brazil as the singer suffered sinus infection and laryngitis.

Washington: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has recently revealed that he is feeling too ill to perform.

The singer announced that he was forced to cancel his concert in Brazil due to laryngitis and a sinus infection on Saturday (local time).

Speaking about his health issue, the 21-year-old singer said: "Sao Paulo, I'm so so sorry to have to tell you this, but today I woke up feeling ill, and went to the doctor, to find out I have laryngitis and a sinus infection which has caused swelling of my vocal cords."

Feeling sorry to call off his concert, the Senorita singer said: "It breaks my heart to do this but my doctors told me I can not perform tonight or it would risk long term damage to my voice."

The Treat You Better singer sought an apology from his fans. He said: "I love you all so much and apologize from the bottom of my heart as I wish I could be there on stage tonight."

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The star who has been travelling the world on his tour concluded: "I promise I will make it up to you next time I'm back in South America. Te Amo."

Earlier, Mendes protested on the issue of climate change in the middle of his concert in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Shortly before announcing the concert cancellation, the Life of the Party singer posted on Instagram: "Sao Paulo you are unbelievable. Magical & strong!!! See you again tonight."

His next concert is scheduled for December 3, 2019, in Rio de Janeiro.