Asake

2022 - 12 - 16

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Brixton Academy: Four critical after suspected crush at Asake gig (BBC News)

People were said to be forcing their way into the O2 Academy, where Asake was performing.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: There are still plenty of officers at the scene. Money With The Vibe. If you'd like to get in touch you can email: He said: "This is an extremely upsetting incident which has left four people critically ill in hospital. Were you at the concert or in the area? [for artists to pause their shows](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61773473) if they suspect there may be a problem in the crowd, with heightened awareness of such dangers in the wake of [the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59599271), in Texas in November 2021, in which 10 people died. So the police have locked off Asake and have left a bunch of people in an alley in the freezing cold. Four people are in a critical condition after a crush during a gig at the Brixton O2 Academy in south London. A video taken by someone outside the Academy shows crowds of people on a side street, with a woman heard saying that people are pushing others. Journalist and author Jason Okundaye, who was also outside the venue at the time, said "there was absolutely zero communication" from Academy staff. In footage on social media, the crowd can be seen stretching from the road outside to the venue doors, with people screaming, shouting and struggling.

Asake says his 'heart is with those who were injured' after apparent ... (Sky News)

Singer-songwriter Asake has said his "heart is with those who were injured" after an apparent crowd crush at his concert at the O2 Academy in Brixton. Four ...

"In the foyer you could see the huge crowds of people outside. If you have any information or concerns, please speak with them." "This is an extremely upsetting incident which has left four people critically ill in hospital. That's when it kicked off and became aggressive." I'm looking forward to seeing you again in a bit!" No arrests have been made.

Who is Asake? The Nigerian singer-songwriter who sold out the O2 ... (Evening Standard)

L. ast night eight people were hospitalised and four people were left in critical condition after a crowd crush in and around the O2 Academy in Brixton where ...

‘Cause I don’t like to talk about my life, I only like to talk about the music. “Making the album didn’t even come with stress for me at all,” said Asake to Rolling Stone. Complex described that 12-track album as: “an essential listen” and it went to number 66 on the US Billboard 200. I only go out to make money. Do we want to talk about my life or do we want to talk about the music? Money with the Vibe, in September. Asake was born in Lagos State to a teacher and a businessman, and studied Theatre & Performing Arts in the ancient Yoruba city Ifẹ. Asake, who performs his songs in both Yoruba and pidgin, and who produces music that Variety has described as “West African Afrobeats and South Africa’s Brazilian-tinged ampiano”, has had a very busy year: He released Omo Ope, which featured Olamide, which became a major hit (its YouTube music video has 24 million views) and the track Sungba and its remix, which featured Burna Boy. “It taught me how to survive in good times and bad times,” he said. A TikTok video captured the moment Asake had to abandon the show. So we have to end the show. In a statement shared on Instagram Asake said: “My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort.

Suspected Brixton crowd crush marks dark chapter for rising ... (Independent.ie)

A suspected crowd crush during a performance by Asake comes two weeks after the Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter featured in a BBC list of up-and-coming ...

The performance was the third of three sold-out dates at the 4,921-standing capacity venue and concluded a run of UK dates. I just give thanks.” A suspected crowd crush during a performance by Asake comes two weeks after the Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter featured in a BBC list of up-and-coming music stars.

4 critically injured after crush at London concert venue during ... (CBS News)

The police force said it would hold a thorough investigation into what happened and how officers responded.

Built as a movie theater in the 1920s, it has a capacity of just under 5,000. He said officers' body-worn video footage would be studied as part of a probe into the incident. The police force said it would hold a thorough investigation into what happened and how officers responded. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families," he said. Police said emergency services were called Thursday night after "a large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets." Two other injured people were treated at the scene.

Crush at Asake Concert in London Leaves Four Fans in Critical ... (Billboard)

A number of people were injured, including four who were taken to hospital with what are described as critical injuries, during an apparent crowd stampede ...

Another video shows a member of Asake’s team walk onstage and tell the crowd that the show is being cancelled because the venue’s security has been breached. “This is an extremely upsetting incident which has left four people critically ill in hospital,” said Met Police Gold Commander Ade Adelekan. One video posted on TikTok shows Asake tell audience members, “They said outside is fucked up already, so we have to end the show. The concert was called off after just 10 minutes, according to social media posts from people at the show. Four of those eight were treated for critical injuries and three remain in a critical condition, said police Friday afternoon. Videos shared on social media show a chaotic scene with large crowds of people waiting outside the O2 Academy Brixton.

Four People in Critical Condition After Crush at Asake's London Gig (Rolling Stone)

Four people are in critical condition after fans forced their way into a gig for Afrobeats star Asake at south London's Brixton Academy on Dec. 15.

Subscribe [to the magazine in print](https://rollingstone.imbmsubscriptions.com/) and receive complimentary access to the digital edition. 3,000 people have broken the doors outside and because of security the police have asked us to close the show.” “A police investigation has been launched, and it will be as thorough and as forensic as necessary to establish exactly what happened last night.