- Stampede at Asake Concert in Nairobi Claims Life of 20 Year Old Woman
- The organisers said they were cooperating fully with emergency responders
- Authorities are expected to continue investigations into the Nairobi incident
A stampede at a music concert in Nairobi, Kenya, has claimed the life of a 20 year old woman, Karen Lojore.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident occurred on Saturday, December 20, at the Nyayo National Stadium and was reportedly caused by overcrowding.
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Eyewitness accounts indicated that on site paramedics carried out emergency resuscitation efforts before Lojore was rushed to Nairobi West Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The show organiser, Tukutane Entertainment, confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its Instagram page, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. The organisers said they were cooperating fully with emergency responders and relevant authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
This incident adds to previous concerns over crowd control at concerts linked to the Nigerian musician. In December 2022, a 33 year old Nigerian woman, Rebecca Ikumelo, lost her life following a stampede at a concert held at the Brixton O2 Academy in London.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations into the Nairobi incident as questions around event safety and crowd management persist.
