Afrobeats star ‘devastated’ after fan dies in stadium crush: ‘It breaks my heart’ – MassLive.com

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Afrobeats star Asake has mourned the death of a woman who died in a crowd crush at his recent concert in Kenya.

Karen Lojore, 20, died in a crush while waiting in long lines to get into Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday, Dec. 20, the BBC reported. Delays to get into the venue were worsened by heavy rain and other fans were also injured.

In speaking with the BBC, Kenyan police spokesman Michael Muchiri called the crush a “very unfortunate” incident.

“I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on…