What happened at Asake's concert in Nairobi?

A fatal stampede occurred at the entrance of Asake's concert at Nyayo Stadium, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old fan.

Who was the victim of the Nairobi concert stampede?

The victim was identified as 20-year-old Karen Lojore, who died in the crowd crush.

Has Asake been involved in crowd surge incidents before?

Yes, a similar incident occurred at London's Brixton Academy in December 2022, where two people died.

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Tragedy strikes Asake's Nairobi concert; one fan dead

22 Dec, 2025

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Summary

A 20-year-old woman died in a stampede outside an Asake concert.
The incident occurred at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium on December 20.
Asake expressed devastation and pledged support to the victim's family.

Tragedy strikes Asake's Nairobi concert; one fan dead

A fatal stampede outside Nigerian artist Asake's concert at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium on December 20 resulted in the death of a 20-year-old fan. The crush occurred near an entry gate, tragically claiming the life of Karen Lojore. Asake, who was co-headlining the event, shared his devastation on Instagram, extending condolences and pledging support to the victim's loved ones.

Event organizer Tukutane Entertainment acknowledged the "loss of life" and stated they are fully cooperating with authorities in the investigation. They emphasized their commitment to safety and accountability while refraining from speculation. The concert, held at the 18,000-capacity stadium, proceeded after the initial disturbance.

This incident is not the first crowd-related tragedy involving Asake; two people died in a stampede at London's Brixton Academy in December 2022. Following that event, Asake also expressed his grief and pledged cooperation with investigations, highlighting the overwhelming nature of such occurrences.