Meek Mill: US Rapper Got Ambushed At Afro Nation Concert; Had To Climb Barricade To Avoid Crowd
- Meek Mill had a fun time in Ghana when he touched down for the Afro Nation Concert in Accra
- The rapper's exciting stay almost turned to sorrow when he was ambushed by a large crowd at the Afro Nation venue
- Meek shared the video of him getting ambushed and nearly harmed and it sparked hilarious reactions from US celebrities
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American rapper, Meek Mill, has shared a video of him being surrounded by a large crowd at the Afro Nation venue on Friday dawn.
The rapper said he had to fight for his life when the massive crowd blocked his path and ambushed him. Meek said his dream visit to Ghana almost became a nightmare really quickly.
His statement was a pun on his debut album, Dreams And Nightmares. In the video he shared, Meek could be seen making his way to the venue when the overly excited crowd got in his way.
There was barely any space for the rapper and his entourage to walk through. In a part of the video, Meek had a scrap with some folks in the crowd as he threw his hands and fought them off.
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Eventually, the situation worsened. Meek Mill and his entourage had to climb a canopy and a barricade to get away from the crowd. The video sparked hilarious reactions from Americans as they teased Meek.
It Was All Love
Meek Mill was overwhelmed by the love he was shown by Ghanaians. Despite his struggles with the big crowd that met him, it was all love. Meek Mill in several tweets highlighted how much he enjoyed his visit to Ghana and the energy Ghanaians showed him
Ghana's Hospitality Is Unmatched; Chris Tsormanah Speaks
Chris Tsormanah, a seasoned music executive and showbiz expert, spoke to YEN.com.gh and shared his thoughts on Meek's visit to Ghana and the warm welcome he was shown. Tsormanah was impressed by the reception Meek Mill received. He said:
I have been to a lot of places and they are not really open but Ghana has that culture of being hospitable. Ghana has that divine aura that makes foreigners enjoy our company. Meek Mill somewhere around August, or September announced he wanted to come to Ghana so some show should put him on and Afro Nation were smart to get him locked on. When he came he was even shocked at how easily he fit in and the way the people could relate to him.
Meek Mill Found His Second Family In Ghana
Meek Mill did not hide how impressed he was by the love he received in Ghana. According to Tsormanah meek found his second family in Ghana as he could easily blend in and live his American lifestyle here in Ghana. Hence he freely biking with some locals.
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In the words of Tsormanah:
He found his family here and whichever way he would have behaved in the US, he found that company here and even he jumping over a fence to go perform and all that was so cool. I also think the way this administration handled the year of return made the foreigners feel at home. Because look, imagine Meek Mill coming to Ghana and having the chance to meet The First Gentleman of the country. That is a plus. So it is no wonder he is speaking so well of Ghana.
Americans React To Meek Mill Getting Ambushed
myfabolouslife, a popular rapper said:
When it’s too much love lol
Popular comedian, Kevin Hart's reaction:
Man I’m dying yo walk away says it all
iamdesibanks said:
all I’m thinking bout is that scene in Scarface in the beginning
lola.brooke also reacted:
your stance stiff af too that how I know you was tight
yungro777 also commented:
The level of bravery is crazy , rappers ain’t doing that
Meek Mill's Phone Gets Stolen: Rapper's Cousin Omelly Confirms His Phone Has Been Found
In a related story, Meek Mill's phone got stolen at the just-ended Afro Nation Concert in Accra on Friday dawn.
The rapper took to Instagram to lament that his phone had been jacked right under his nose.
Shatta Wale called upon the streets to return Meek's phone and a few hours after his post, the device was returned.
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Source: YEN.com.gh