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\n\tNigerian star Asake<\/a> has spoken out on Instagram amid reports that a woman was killed in a stampede outside the gates of his concert at Nairobi, Kenya\u2019s Nyayo Stadium on Dec. 20.<\/p>\n \n\tAccording to the BBC<\/a>, Kenya\u2019s National Police Service said that a 20-year-old woman was crushed to death near an entry point of the stadium. Asake<\/a>, the BBC, and several other outlets identified the victim as Karen Lojore. <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDuring a musical concert for Nyayo National Stadium, there was a brief stampede at the entrance gate,\u201d a spokesperson for Kenya\u2019s National Police Service told the BBC. \u201cWhile the situation later calmed down and fans were able to access the stadium with the concert progressing, an unfortunate case of a 20-year-old woman who was pressed to death near the entry point was recorded.\u201d (Kenya\u2019s National Police Service did not immediately return Rolling Stone<\/em>\u2019s request for comment.)<\/p>\n \n\tOn his Instagram Story, Asake wrote that he was \u201cdevastated by the tragic incident,\u201d adding, \u201cMy 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.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tIn a statement on Instagram, event organizer Tukutane Enertainment acknowledged a \u201closs of life\u201d at the concert.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe safety and well-being of everyone who attends our events is something we take very seriously,\u201d the company continued. \u201cWe are cooperating fully with emergency services and the appropriate authorities as they work to understand what happened. Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will not speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident. We are committed to approaching this situation with care, transparency, and accountability, and will share additional information as appropriate and in coordination with the relevant authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n