Asake expresses sorrow after fatal stampede at Nairobi concert
Afrobeats singer Asake has shared his devastation after a tragic incident at his concert in Nairobi. On December 20, 2025, a 20-year-old woman named Karen Lojore died in a stampede outside the Nyayo National Stadium. The event was part of Asake's Africa tour and also featured British-Nigerian artist Gabzy. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
What we know
- Asake performed at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on December 20, 2025.
- A stampede broke out at the stadium entrance, resulting in the death of Karen Lojore, aged 20.
- Kenyan police confirmed the incident and stated that the situation was later brought under control.
- Asake expressed deep sorrow and pledged support to the victim’s family, calling for accountability.
- A similar tragedy occurred at an Asake concert in London in December 2022, where two people died in a crowd surge.
