GSI Youth Fest cancels Raffi Ahmad and Ndarboy Genk appearances

The organizers of the GSI Youth Fest Hero Summit 2026 have canceled the planned appearance of Raffi Ahmad as a guest. This decision follows public criticism regarding a controversy involving a Mahasewa declaration at Bundaran HI, Jakarta, on October 29, 2026, which Ahmad attended.

Committee Chairman Asep Abdullah Rowi stated that the decision was made after evaluating public aspirations to ensure the event remains a positive space for youth. While the invitation was arranged prior to the controversy, the committee opted to cancel to maintain the event's focus.

Additionally, musician Daru Jaya, known as Ndarboy Genk, has officially withdrawn from the event scheduled for November 8, 2026, in Solo, Central Java. His management, Mabes Balker, announced the withdrawal via social media, citing the ongoing public dynamics and controversies surrounding the event. The management noted that while the performance agreement was made long ago before the full lineup was known, they chose to step down in response to public feedback and circulating issues.