Following the announcement by the London Police yesterday that a fan of popular singer and songwriter Ahmed Asake, who was in critical condition, has passed on, Asake says he is devastated. 

The Afrobeats singer’s reaction was posted on his Twitter page as news that  33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo had died after being critically injured in a stampede outside Brixton O2 Academy, London, United Kingdom, where Asake was performing on December 15.

In the post, Asake said, “I am devastated by the news that Rebecca Ikumelo, who was in critical condition since Thursday, has sadly passed away.

“My sincerest condolences to her loved ones at this time. Let us please keep her family in our prayers. I have spoken to them, and will continue to do so.

“I am overwhelmed with grief and could never have imagined anything like this happening.

 “My team and I are still awaiting the full debrief back from the venue management and the police to determine what exactly led to the disruption.

“If you have any relevant information relating to this, please reach out to the Metropolitan Police. Thank you,” he said.

According to the Metropolitan Police, emergency teams, which included  ambulance crews and the fire brigade, were called to the venue in South London following reports that “a large number of people were attempting to force entry to the venue.”

The teams arrived and found several people with injuries caused by the stampede. Eight people were taken to a hospital, while two were treated at the scene.

The Police also said two other women, aged 21 and 23, were still in critical condition. They appealed to the over 4,000 people present during the incident to submit photos and videos to the police.

Meanwhile, mixed reactions have trailed Asake response to the news. While some asked for more information on how Asake would support victims, others shared condolence messages, but some blamed the artist for not having better security. 

Ṣèyí Ẹkùn replying to @asakemusik said, “Imagine going to a concert not knowing that’s the end of your life. That's sad. May her soul rest in peace.” Just as 𝑺 𝑵 𝑬 𝑯 ➐ said, “Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.”

However, Ade Omo Ade replying to @asakemusik posted, “Sad one. A projection of the show outside for thousands of fans without tickets who could get in could have saved you and your team the chaos, injuries, and unnecessary loss of life. Lesson learnt.”

Habeeb Omotola, reprimanded the artist for having poor security, “Someone commented on your post days ago about you having poor security in all your shows. I was surprised to hear different stuffs yesterday cuz with standard security, I don't expect anyone to come to the show without tickets bross, work on that please and Rip Rebecca.” 

While Care Free James defended Asake saying, “It's not the artist, venue or security's fault. 3000 people turned up without tickets and stormed the place. If you were there, trying to get in without a ticket, the girl's death is on your hands. Nobody else's.”

Calling for more information on how the artist would support the families of victims of the stampede, Star replying to @asakemusik posted, “Is that all you can say? How about telling us that you will be supporting the families further, especially of this poor lady who came to see you and died & the other two young lives that are critically ill? Your message is too on the surface. We need to hear more!!!!”