{"id":653,"date":"2023-01-02T14:54:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T14:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/02\/afro-nations-mega-start-comes-to-abrupt-end-as-near-stampedes-threaten-day-2\/"},"modified":"2023-01-02T14:54:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T14:54:44","slug":"afro-nations-mega-start-comes-to-abrupt-end-as-near-stampedes-threaten-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/02\/afro-nations-mega-start-comes-to-abrupt-end-as-near-stampedes-threaten-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Afro Nation\u2019s mega start comes to abrupt end as near-stampedes threaten Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ahead of go-time, many had already projected a packed Marine Drive as the only major competing show, had ended a day prior.<\/p>\n

They were not wrong. Day 2 of Afro Nation was all fun for the patrons who were early birds. The stage was buzzing with energy as musicians took turns to serve them thrills on Friday.<\/p>\n

Camidoh and KiDi provided scintillating performances. Black Sherif, also brought on a spirit-filled introduction and rode the tide until his time was up. It was a charged atmosphere that greeted Stonebwoy\u2019s act as well.<\/p>\n

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However, as it neared midnight the gates of Afro Nation did not see the same level of excitement. The only energy at the entrances was chaos.<\/p>\n

Pushing, pulling and shoving was a common sight as against the earlier-orderly process that ushered in Day 2 of the show.<\/p>\n

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The pressure from the mammoth crowd outside grew too intense for the guards to handle.<\/p>\n

The were multiple instances of near-stampedes with dozens included women sustaining injuries in the process.<\/p>\n

Dadju\u2019s performance came off nonetheless. Amid the wailing of regretful revelers, some claiming to be VIP holders battled for their lives just for a chance to see Asake or Skepta.<\/p>\n

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There were also brief stand-offs between frustrated ticket holders and some security personnel putting pressure on the barricades.<\/p>\n

News of the disturbing incidents finally reached the top hierarchy of the concert\u2019s managers.<\/p>\n

There was a long break after Dadju\u2019s set as the show organisers tried to get the situation under control.<\/p>\n

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Eventually, one of the MCs Eddie Khadhi announced that the show was over due to the rate at which things have escalated.<\/p>\n

He was in the company of co-MC Shopsydoo and Afro Nation co-founder, Smade.<\/p>\n

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The author, Kenneth Awotwe Darko is a journalist, music enthusiast and social media analyst.<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow him on Twitter via\u00a0@TheKennethDarko<\/a> and on Facebook, Kenneth Awotwe Darko.<\/em><\/p>\n

Email: Kenneth.darko@myjoyonline.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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