This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
On July 12, 2019, Eric Wainaina's concert at Live At The Elephant turned chaotic when Governor Mike Sonko's city council askaris raided the event.
Eric Wainaina had invited fans to the concert, saying, 'With the revival of Live At The Elephant and the inception of the 'Concert in the Round' concept. My producers and I are glad to see that it has brought you closer to the music, literally and figuratively, and allowed you to experience the incredible performances that much more intrinsically.'
However, the event did not go as planned. The city council askaris stormed the venue, took sound equipment, and manhandled Eric's fans.
One fan was heard shouting, 'Itabidi mutupige risasi. [You will have to shoot us to silence us]'
Another fan was seen being punched by an askari, prompting a woman to ask, 'How can you punch me?'
Eric Wainaina tried to talk to the askaris to explain that his event was fully licensed, but they refused to listen.
Check out the video below, captured by a tweep who posted the altercation.
