The African American actor announced two weeks ago that he would be performing at Cairo Indoor Stadium on 21 February as part of his Reality Check 2023 worldwide tour.

Egyptian actor Youssef Othman and radio presenter Ahmed Younnes were among many who joined the campaign demanding the cancelation of Hart’s show in Cairo.

#الغاء_حفل_كيفن_هارت#كيفن_هارت_مصر_لا_ترحب_بك#مصر_للمصريين#ضد_المركزية_الافريقية#Ban_Kevin_Hart_Show_In_Egypt#EgyptianHistory #AncientEgypt#KevinHart#AntiAfrocentrism#Afrocentric pic.twitter.com/9HmhoVqjCD

— Ahmad Youness (@Ahmad_Youness) December 13, 2022

Hart had allegedly said in an interview: “We must teach our children the true history of black Africans when they were kings in Egypt, and not just the era of slavery that is cemented by education in America. Do you remember the time when we were kings?”

It is not clear, however, when and where Hart made these comments.

The comedian has not addressed the controversy publicly.

كفين هارت و الافروسينترزم ٢ pic.twitter.com/K9B2FO36o8

— Youssef Othman (@DoNotCallMeJoe) December 13, 2022

Many newspapers and TV channels in the region have reported on the boycott campaign, with some hosting prominent Egyptian experts to challenge the claim that ancient Egypt was a black African civilisation.

Aside from his stand-up comedy career, Hart is best known for his roles in hit films like the Jumanji sequels, Scary Movie 3 and Think Like a Man, True Story and Me Time.

CAIRO!! Tickets are on sale now for my Reality Check tour 21 February 2023! Get tickets here: https://t.co/vCJOWzk6qq pic.twitter.com/YxHMGzGxhQ

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 13, 2022