To: President Barack Obama and President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos
Hollywood STOPPS Angola
Since December 31, 2011, Patrick Allocco, a concert promoter, and his son, Patrick, were abducted at gunpoint and have been unable to leave the country of Angola when the performer NAS and opening act Jemiah Jai failed to appear for a New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concert.
We the undersigned musicians, promoters, production crews, actors, actresses, film directors, film production crews, agents and managers call upon the Governments of Angola and the United States to facilitate the following:
1. The immediate release and safe return of Patrick Allocco and his son, Patrick
2. Safe passage for any performer and his or her representatives to Angola.
3. Legal and proper issuance of Visas and no confiscation of passports by Immigration Officials.
Until such remedies are implemented the undersigned shall effectively boycott the country of Angola.
We the undersigned musicians, promoters, production crews, actors, actresses, film directors, film production crews, agents and managers call upon the Governments of Angola and the United States to facilitate the following:
1. The immediate release and safe return of Patrick Allocco and his son, Patrick
2. Safe passage for any performer and his or her representatives to Angola.
3. Legal and proper issuance of Visas and no confiscation of passports by Immigration Officials.
Until such remedies are implemented the undersigned shall effectively boycott the country of Angola.
Why is this important?
Safe Transit of Performers and Promoters
Since December 31, 2011, Patrick Allocco, a concert promoter, and his son, Patrick, were abducted at gunpoint and have been unable to leave the country of Angola when the performer NAS and opening act Jemiah Jai failed to appear for a New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concert.
Since December 31, 2011, Patrick Allocco, a concert promoter, and his son, Patrick, were abducted at gunpoint and have been unable to leave the country of Angola when the performer NAS and opening act Jemiah Jai failed to appear for a New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concert.