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Asake’s 2:30 video surpasses Wizkid’s Money & Love music video in just 4 days (Video)

In just 4 days, Asake, the music video for Asake’s new song, 2:30 has surpassed that of Wizkid, which was released over a week ago. Wizkid released the official video to one of the hit tracks on his album, More Love; Less Ego, and fans have been bickering about it. It was revealed that the ace Afrobeats singer spent about $1 Million to shoot the music video. However, Asake springs after his hiatus to give his fans both new music and its video at the same time. According to the statistics on Youtube, Asake’s 2:30 video, which was released about 4 days ago has almost 4.5 million videos, while Wizkid’s Money and Love video, released almost 2 weeks ago has 1.9 million views. See post below;

Asake’s “MMWTV” became highest-charting debut Nigerian album

Popular Nigerian music talent, Asake, also known as Ololade Mr. Money has added a fresh feat to his never-ending list of achievements.

Recall that Asake was recently spotted with singer, Burna Boy’s ex, Stefflon Don in a Ghana club. The YBNL singer’s album, ‘Mr. Money With The Vibes’ became the highest-charting debut Nigerian album of all time on Billboard in 2022.
This was confirmed in an update by music chart data on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter. The album was released in the later party of 2022. It made sure to accommodate the top 1- 10 songs on Apple music in its week of release.
This only adds to Asake’s already smooth record in the industry.

The post reads:
“In 2022, @asakemusik’s ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ became the highest-charting debut Nigerian album of all-time on the Billboard”
See post below;

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“Cancel All Asake’s upcoming shows”

Twitter influencer, Daniel Regha, has advised the famous singer, Olamide to cancel all upcoming shows of his signee, Asake.

According to Daniel Regha, gracing the stage to perform a few days after lives have been lost at his last concert in Brixton will make him (Asake) insensitive.
Daniel Regha has advised Nigerian singer, Olamide to cancel the upcoming shows of Asake as a way to show respect for the lives that were lost recently following the stampede that happened at his show.
He wrote on his Twitter page;

“Asake shouldn’t be performing at shows or hosting concerts after the unfortunate tragedy that happened at Brixton Academy a few weeks ago; For crying out loud people died & the case is still ongoing. He has expressed sympathy but gracing the stage this soon is beyond !nsensitive.”
“Olamide should cancel all of Asake’s upcoming shows & postpone all his projects; He needs to be absent from the stage for at least 6 months. This should be done in honor of the victims who died after attending his Brixton concert. Asake may not agree but Olamide should mandate it.”

Asake shouldn’t be performing at shows or hosting concerts after the unfortunate tragedy that happened at Brixton Academy a few weeks ago; For crying out loud people died & the case is still ongoing. He has expressed sympathy but gracing the stage this soon is beyond !nsensitive.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) December 23, 2022

Olamide should cancel all Asake’s upcoming shows & postpone all his projects; He needs to be absent from the stage for at least 6 months. This should be done in honour of the victims who died after attending his Brixton concert. Asake mayn’t agree but Olamide should mandate it.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) December 23, 2022

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Another victim of Asake’s concert stampede dies

Another young woman who sustained injuries during the stampede at Asake’s concert has lost her life.
Recall that it was reported that a number of fans got injured following a stampede and commotion that happened during the concert of Asake in Brixton Academy, United Kingdom.
A female security guard identified as Gabriella Hutchinson was one of the victims of the stampede that happened at the concert. According to reports from Daily Mail, the young lady who was a contracted security personnel passed on earlier this afternoon.
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove while reporting the incident said;
“It is devastating news that a second person has lost their life following the events on Thursday. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to Gabrielle’s family at this unimaginably difficult time.”

Gabrielle, like Rebecca Ikumelo, had her whole life ahead of her and had every right to come home safe and well after her shift at Brixton Academy. My thoughts remain with everyone affected by this dreadful incident. The urgent investigation into what happened continues.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) December 19, 2022

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Family of single mother who died at Asake’s concept breaks silence

The family of the single mother who died following the incident t Asake’s concert, Rebecca Ikumelo has finally broken their silence.

It would be recalled that some fans were stabbed while others suffered a stampede at the concert of Asake in London. Rebecca Ikumelo was one of the fans who got injured following the incident. However, she could not hold on as she passed on in the early hours of yesterday.
In a statement released by the family of Rebecca also a single mother of two, she was eulogized and described as an adorable mother who loved working with kids.
The statement reads;
“Rebecca was a graduate of nursing. She was an adorable mother of two children who loved working with kids. ‘She was well respected in the family for her care, kindness, and love. Her parents call her Tosin (short for Oluwatosin) meaning “Lord is Worthy”

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London Mayor reacts to Asake’s concert mishap, sympathizes with victims

London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has expressed hurt over the security breach at O2 Brixton London that hosted a concert by Asake.

Asake was reportedly forced to end his sold-out performance at the O2 Academy Brixton, after a huge number of fans who did not have tickets attempted to force access to the venue.
According to a Police report, 8 people were transported to hospitals, while two more who suffered fewer injuries were attended to at the scene.
Asake, however, confirmed the death of a concertgoer, identified as Rebecca.
Expressing his sadness, Sadiq wrote:
“My heart is with those injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest. Also, I am in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still don’t have the full brief from the venue or management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of the Brixton Academy.
I am heartbroken by the tragic death of Rebecca Ikumelo who has very sadly died following the awful events on Thursday night in Brixton.
My thoughts remain with everyone affected by this dreadful incident. It is vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible. City Hall is in contact with venues and authorities across London to ensure nothing like this happens again.”

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Lady who died at Asake’s concert identified as single mother of two boys (Video)

Rebecca Ikumelo, a concert-goer who died following chaos at Asake‘s concert in London identified as a single mother of two boys.

The 33-year-old victim of Newham was left in critical condition following a stampede at the Afrobeat sensation’s show.
Rebecca Ikumelo had sustained multiple injuries following a security breach at Asake’s concert at The O2 Brixton Academy in London before giving up the ghost.
New reports confirmed that the late concert-goer is a single mother of two whose kids have left with questions about their mom who is yet to be back.

Two other women who were victims of the stampede, aged 21 and 23, are, however, still in critical condition.
Watch the video below …

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London Mayor reacts to stampede at Asake’s concert

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has sympathized with those affected by the stampede which occurred outside a South London venue where Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Asake, was holding a concert.

Emergency services rushed to the venue following reports of crowd trouble at 9.35pm, and found “a number of people with injuries believed to have been caused by crushing”.
A total of eight people were taken to hospital from the O2 Academy Brixton by ambulance, the Metropolitan Police said, and two who were less seriously injured were treated at the scene.

Reacting to the incident in a tweet on his verified Twitter page on Friday, December 16, Khan said he was heartbroken by the incident. He also said an urgent investigation is underway.
He tweeted;
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the awful incident at Brixton Academy. Eight people were taken to hospital, with four in critical condition. An urgent investigation is underway and I remain in close contact with the Met Commissioner since last night.”

My thoughts are with all those affected by the awful incident at Brixton Academy.
Eight people were taken to hospital, with four in critical condition.
An urgent investigation is underway and I remain in close contact with the Met Commissioner since last night.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 16, 2022

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Asake’s London show gets canceled due to security breach (Video)

Concertgoers have been left disappointed after Asake’s show organizers were forced to bring the show to an end due to a security breach.

Asake was supposed to perform last night in London. However, things did not quite go as planned as the show got ended abruptly.
The organizers had stepped forward to address the crowd and according to them, there has been a breach of security. They further explained that some people have broken down the door, and it has become a hasslee for security to take control and fish them out.
For this reason, the show had to be canceled. Concertgoers could be seen ‘booing” the organizers, as they tried to ascertain their ticket fees would be refunded.
Watch video below;

Asake’ show got cancelled👀pic.twitter.com/9sXw9P6FI4
— GistReel.Com (@GistReel) December 15, 2022

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Isabel Idibia reveals her plans for Asake’s concert in UK

Isabel Idibia, daughter of Nigerian celebrity couple, 2baba and Annie Idibia, has revealed her plans for Asake’s concert in the United Kingdom.

The 14-year-old who left Nigeria to further her education in UK, recently took to her official Instagram page to express her unending support for Asake.
She shared a viral video of a young lady at Burna Boy’s concert who was in tears as the singer performed his hit song “last last”.

Isabel who was touched by the lady’s passion for Burna boy’s song, revealed her plans to display the same energy at Asake’s upcoming concert in the UK.
She wrote while tagging a friend: “@maribel.uz going to be us at Asake’s.”
See the post and comments below:

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