Public discussion around the death of Karen Lojore has continued to grow, especially on social media, where different opinions and theories have emerged following the tragic events at Asake’s concert on December 20.
As emotions remain high, Kenyan digital creator Kabugi has come out strongly to challenge some of the claims being shared online, particularly those suggesting the death was linked to alleged “sacrifices” or placing blame on the Nigerian artiste.Karen Lojore reportedly lost her life during a stampede at the concert, a tragedy that shocked many fans and raised serious questions about crowd management and event safety.
In the days that followed, speculation spread rapidly across social platforms, with some users making connections that Kabugi believes are not only illogical but also harmful.
Through his Instagram Stories, he addressed the matter directly, expressing deep frustration with the direction the conversation had taken.
Kabugi questioned the mindset behind claims that attempted to link similar incidents at other concerts to Lojore’s death.
“Allow me to ask, what in the hell is this mentality… ati two people died in his 02 show too?” he wrote, clearly disturbed by what he saw as a rush to draw conclusions without facts. He stressed that such comparisons ignore the real issues that need attention during moments of loss.He further explained that blaming the artiste did not make sense, especially considering the timeline of events.
According to Kabugi, Asake appeared on stage long after the stampede had already occurred.
“We have lost a soul and suddenly you want to shift the blame to someone who came on stage 99 hours later,” he stated.
He emphasized that responsibility should instead be placed on those whose role it was to ensure the safety of attendees. In his view, event organisers and security teams should be at the centre of any serious investigation.Kabugi strongly criticised the idea that the tragedy could be connected to rituals or sacrifices, dismissing such claims as dangerous thinking.
“We have people who were supposed to be responsible for the control and now it’s sacrifices?” he asked, highlighting how such narratives distract from real accountability. He was clear about his personal stance on the matter, adding,
“I am not a believer of sacrifices and whatever, so pardon my ignorance.”In his closing remarks, Kabugi urged Kenyans to be careful about the ideas they accept and spread, especially during times of grief. His words carried both anger and concern as he warned against normalising what he sees as backward thinking.
“Mko sure hata hii agenda ya sacrifices ni yenyu? Hii akili tusikubali kupata nayo watoto,” he wrote, before honouring the deceased with the message, “RIP Lojore.”
Many social media users have responded positively to Kabugi’s comments, agreeing that misinformation can cause more harm than good. His remarks have added to a broader call for authorities and event organisers to focus on facts, proper investigations, and improved safety measures.
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