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ShattaFest UK: New video captures fire that triggered stampede leaving 23 injured
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Fresh footage has surfaced online showing the fire that preceded the chaotic scenes at Ghana Party in the Park 2026, also known as ShattaFest UK, where a crowd crush left 23 people injured during the event in London.
Flames and thick smoke are seen rising at ShattaFest UK in London moments before a crowd crush left 23 people injured, forcing organisers to cancel the event.”— Shatta Wale speaks about the… 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) August 2, 2026 @lasmidbwoy_ Fire outbreak at the Ghana Party in the Park… Poor planning lead to the collapse of Ghana Party in park… Dirty environment coupled with dirty stage lead to this… Shatta Fest is a flagship high-energy concert headlined by Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale, featuring massive crowds, landmark attendance records, and international expansions.
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