A lady has died after being injured at London’s Brixton O2 Academy, the place a “large number of people were attempting to force entry” at an Asake live performance. According to native police, 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo, from Newham, east London, died within the hospital on Saturday morning. Two different girls, aged 21 and 23, are in important situation following the live performance crush. According to the BBC, greater than 4,000 folks attended the Nigerian Afrobeats singer’s live performance, which was the ultimate of three sold-out exhibits on the 02 Academy.
Prior to the live performance, Asake had posted to Twitter asking followers to not attempt to achieve entry until that they had tickets. However, video on social media has surfaced displaying a large crowd making an attempt to push its method by means of the venue’s doorways.
“I am devastated by the news that Rebecca Ikumelo who was in critical condition since Thursday has sadly passed away,” Asake wrote on social media in a press release. “My sincerest condolences to her loved ones at this time. Let us please keep her family in our prayers. I have spoke to them and will continue to do so.”
Asake’s assertion continues:
I’m overwhelmed with grief and will by no means have imagined something like this taking place. My group and I are nonetheless awaiting the total debrief again from the venue administration and the police to find out what precisely led to all of the disruption precipitated and in the end to Rebecca’s passing. If you’ve gotten any related info referring to this please do attain out to the Metropolitan Police.
The Academy Music Group, which owns and runs the venue, additionally put out a press release: “All at O2 Academy Brixton and Academy Music Group are deeply saddened by the information of the tragic loss of life of Rebecca Ikumelo.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to Rebecca’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating news at this extremely difficult time.”