Afrobeats star Asake has expressed grief over the death of a 20-year-old woman, Karen Lojore, who was crushed to death in a stampede outside the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, where he performed on December 20.
The incident occurred near one of the stadium’s entry points, and Kenya’s National Police Service confirmed that a brief stampede broke out at the entrance gate during the concert.
Asake, on Instagram story, described the incident as “devastating” and extended his condolences to Karen’s family, friends, and loved ones.
He pledged to support efforts to understand what happened and called for accountability from those responsible.
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, held at the 18,000-capacity Nyayo National Stadium, was co-headlined by British-Nigerian singer Gabzy and was part of Asake’s Africa tour announced earlier this year.
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