On December 15, during a stampede at a performance by the musician Asake in Brixton O2 Academy, Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, passed away as a result of the wounds she received.
After being seriously hurt in the stampede on Saturday morning, December 17, Late Ikumelo passed away in the hospital. She leaves behind two kids.
She gained a lot of followers on Tiktok thanks to the videos she posted about caring for her kid, who has autism.
Asake Devastated As He Announces Death Of Concert-Goer Following Show In London
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Famous Afrobeat singer, Asake, breaks the news of the death of a concert-goer of his who passed on following a security breach in London.
It would be recalled that the singer’s show at The O2 Brixton Academy on Thursday suffered an interruption which resulted in a stampede.
In an update by Asake via his Instagram page, a victim, Rebecca Ikumelo, lost her life after hours of being on a medical watch.
In a lengthy note, Asake wrote;
“I am devastated by the news that Rebecca Ikumelo who was in a critical condition since Thursday has sadly passed away.
My sincerest condolences to her loved ones at this time. Let us please keep her family in our prayers. I have spoken to them and will continue to do so.
I am overwhelmed with grief and could never have imagined anything like this happening.
My team and I are still awaiting the full debrief back from the Venue management and the Police to determine what exactly led to all the disruption caused and ultimately to Rebecca’s passing.
If you have any relevant information relating to this please do reach out to the Metropolitan Police.”