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Asake in Kenya: Nigerian Afrobeats Star 'Devastated' After Fan Karen Lojore Dies in Kenyan in Crush
Overcrowding and narrow entry points caused a fatal crowd surge at a concert, raising concerns about event safety and prompting calls for accountability, organizers said.
- On Dec 20th, a 20-year-old fan, reportedly Karen Lojore, collapsed during a stampede at Nyayo National Stadium; paramedics resuscitated her on-site before she was pronounced dead at Nairobi West Hospital.
- Long queues and narrow gates, worsened by heavy rain and police intervention, created congestion at the stadium entry gate, causing panic and shoving among eyewitnesses and concert-goers.
- Organisers and emergency services cooperate fully, the victim's body was transferred to the City Mortuary, and Karen Lojore's mother publicly demanded answers.
- Calls for a full investigation have arisen as family and friends of Ms Lojore seek justice, with Kenyans on social media expressing sympathy while the police spokesperson said the incident is being looked into comprehensively.
- Tukutane Entertainment has organised major concerts by Tems, Rema, and Sauti Sol in recent years, while Asake rose in 2022 with Mr. Money With the Vibe and two Grammy nominations.
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The tragedy occurred near the entrance to the national stadium amid long queues and delays.
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