Asake Devastated After 20-Year-Old Lady Was Killed In Stampede At His Kenya Concert

Afrobeats singer Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has reacted with deep sorrow to reports that a young woman lost her life during a stampede outside the venue of his concert in Nairobi, Kenya.

The incident was said to have happened on December 20 at the Nyayo National Stadium, where the singer was performing.

According to the BBC, Kenya’s National Police Service confirmed that a 20-year-old woman, Karen Lojore, died after being caught in a stampede near one of the stadium gates.

A police spokesperson, quoted by the BBC, explained that the situation unfolded when a brief rush broke out at the entrance to the stadium during the concert.

The source said, “During a musical concert at Nyayo National Stadium, there was a brief stampede at the entrance gate.

“While the situation later calmed down and fans were able to access the stadium with the concert progressing, an unfortunate case of a 20-year-old woman who was pressed to death near the entry point was recorded.”

Asake responded to the tragic news on Monday through a statement shared on his Instagram Story, describing the incident as devastating.

The singer said he was deeply affected by what happened and extended his sympathy to the victim’s family, friends, and loved ones.

He wrote, “I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on Dec 20th in Nairobi.

“My heart goes out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Karen Lojore, and I pledge to support and do my best to understand what happened. Those responsible should be held accountable.

“Music has always been my way of sharing love and joy, and it breaks my heart that anyone had to experience such loss. My thoughts are with everyone grieving, and I pray that Karen rests in peace. God Bless Kenya.”

The concert took place at the 18,000-seat Nyayo National Stadium and featured British-Nigerian singer Gabzy as a co-headliner. It was part of Asake’s Africa tour announced earlier this year.

KanyiDaily recalls that in December 2022, two people also died following a crowd crush at Asake’s concert at the Brixton Academy in London, an event for which he previously expressed condolences to the affected families.