Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has expressed grief over the d3ath of a fan in a stampede outside the venue of his concert in Nairobi, Kenya.
The tragic incident occurred on December 20, 2025, at Asake’s concert co-headlined by British-Nigerian singer Gabzy, held at Nyayo National Stadium, where Asake performed.
According to the BBC on Monday, Kenya’s National Police Service confirmed that a 20-year-old woman, identified as Karen Lojore, was crushed to death near one of the stadium’s entry points.
The BBC quoted a police spokesperson as saying that a brief stampede 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 d3ath near the entry point was recorded.”
The stampede caused by overcrowding happened on Saturday December 20 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
On-site paramedics reportedly performed emergency resuscitation before rushing Karen to Nairobi West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Reacting to the development, Asake, in a post via Instagram, described the incident as devastating and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
He wrote, “I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on December 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.”
At a previous concert, 33-year-old Nigerian mother of two, Rebecca Ikumelo lost her life in December 2022, at Asake’s concert in
Brixton O2 Academy in London after sustaining severe injuries during stampede.
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