Afrobeats star Asake has mourned the death of a Kenyan fan who lost her life after a crowd crush at his concert in Nairobi, Kenya.

The incident occurred on Saturday at the Nyayo National Stadium, where the victim, identified as 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was among fans queuing near one of the entry gates.

Reports indicate that heavy rainfall contributed to delays in accessing the venue, leading to overcrowding and injuries to several attendees.

Following the incident, family members and friends of Ms Lojore have called for a thorough investigation and accountability, as Kenyans across social media platforms shared messages of sympathy and solidarity.

Reacting to the tragedy, Asake took to Instagram on Monday to express his sorrow, describing himself as “devastated by the tragic incident”.

“I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on Dec 20th in Nairobi,” he wrote.

“My heart goes out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Karen Lojore, and I pledge to support and do my best to understand what happened. Those responsible should be held accountable.

“Music has always been my way of sharing love and joy, and it breaks my heart that anyone had to experience such loss. My thoughts are with everyone grieving, and I pray that Karen rests in peace. God Bless Kenya.”

Meanwhile, Kenyan police spokesman Michael Muchiri described the incident as “very unfortunate”.

The incident has once again drawn attention to the deep bond between artistes and their fans, highlighting how musicians often respond with compassion in moments of tragedy, just as Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay recently touched the life of a young fan, Tracy Shay, after the girl went viral for her joyful dancing.

Tracy gained attention on social media when she was seen energetically dancing to Wendy Shay’s hit song Too Late during the singer’s performance at the Ridoana School Complex on March 29, 2025.

However, while the video was lighthearted, Tracy faced some criticism from social media users.

Wendy Shay quickly stepped in to defend her, condemning the negative comments.

In a beautiful gesture, Wendy Shay visited Tracy’s school on April 9, 2025, to personally support the young fan.

During the visit, Wendy made an incredible promise: she would sponsor Tracy’s education all the way from Class Five through to university.

She also gave Tracy an undisclosed amount of money.

The act moved both Tracy and her mother, Barbara Oteng, to tears, as seen in a touching video.

Tracy’s mother expressed heartfelt thanks, saying she was deeply grateful for Wendy Shay’s generosity.

In addition to the scholarship and financial gift, Wendy Shay also donated educational supplies, including custom-branded exercise books and Peeva Beverages products, to Tracy and her classmates.

She had earlier spoken out against the backlash surrounding the viral video of the teenage girl dancing at one of her recent performances.

The video, which circulated widely on social media on April 3, 2025, captured the young girl dancing enthusiastically to Wendy Shay’s latest song, Too Late, which contains explicit lyrics.

While the girl's passion impressed some viewers, others expressed concern about the setting of the performance, criticizing Wendy for performing such a song in front of minors. The young girl also became a target of online trolls, with some social media users mocking her moves and labeling her dance as overly sensual.

In reaction to the growing criticism, Wendy Shay took to social media to share her thoughts, highlighting how many were failing to recognize the girl's potential and confidence. She wrote:

Wendy went on to condemn the negativity flooding the comment sections and stressed the importance of nurturing young talent rather than discouraging it.

She continued, "My performance over the weekend has put light on a little girl dancing passionately and happily in the crowd and it’s surprising how some people cannot easily identify a talented and confident child when they see one.

"I see a lot of negative comments under the post, and it is heartbreaking because what I see is a beautiful, talented, and confident young girl who could become a professional dancer or a musician if she is carefully guided," she said.

She concluded her post by urging critics to adopt a more constructive mindset and stop tearing down young people expressing themselves creatively, "Let us advance our mindset and see positivity in things like this.

Her response has sparked a wave of support from fans and social media users who agree that young talents should be encouraged rather than attacked.