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Family of deceased fan slams Asake’s tribute
The family of Rebecca Ikulemo, the fan who died after attending Asake’s concert in London on Saturday, has slammed the singer’s tribute to her.
In a video posted to social media, Asake paid tribute to Rebecca, saying that she was a “beautiful soul” and that he was “deeply saddened” by her death. He also said that he would be donating money to her family.
However, Rebecca’s sister, Jessica Ikulemo, said that she was “disappointed” with Asake’s tribute. She said that he had not contacted the family to offer his condolences, and that he had used Rebecca’s videos without permission.
“He should not be using her videos or giving a ‘tribute’ without even reaching out to us,” Jessica said. “It is insensitive and disrespectful.”
Asake has not yet responded to the family’s criticism.
The death of Rebecca Ikulemo has sparked a debate about the safety of live concerts. Some people have called for stricter security measures at concerts, while others have said that the responsibility lies with fans to take care of themselves.
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating Rebecca’s death.
In a statement, the Met said: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at an event at the O2 Academy Brixton on Saturday, 19 August. The woman, who was in her 20s, was taken to hospital but died a short time later. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.”
The statement continued: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact us.”
The O2 Academy Brixton has also released a statement, saying that they are “deeply saddened” by Rebecca’s death.
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