Singer Asake has Asake paused his Lagos show to pay tribute to the two lives that were lost as a result of the chaos.
During his performance at the Flytime concert in Lagos on Thursday, Asake paused the show to pay an emotional tribute to the two lives that were lost as a result of the chaos.
“Inside of me, I feel pained for them. May their soul rest on peace. But before we go I just want to us to observe a minute silence for them, those who lost theirs lives in London. We love them, may God be with them,” the singer said.
Kemi Filani recalls that Lambeth Police confirmed that many people were seriously injured and some have been hospitalized after a large crowd tried to get into Brixton O2 Academy without tickets to watch Asake perform.
Two women, Rebecca Ikumelo aged 33 and Gabriella Hutchinson, a 23-year-old female security guard died following the injuries she sustained from the stampede.
The Metropolitan Police disclosed that a third woman, 21, who was still receiving treatment, was in critical condition.
Singer Asake releases statement following the death of a female fan at his London show
Meanwhile, singer Asake has released a statement following the death of one of his fans.
Taking to his Instagram page, Asake, who is lost for words, sent his condolences to her loved ones and family.
He urged his fans to keep her family in their prayers as he revealed that he has spoken to them and will continue to do so.
He stated that he and his team are still awaiting the full debrief back from the venue management and the police to determine what exactly led to all the disruption.
“I am devastated by the news that Rebecca Ikumelo who was in a critical condition since Thursday has sadly passed away.
