South African rapper Nasty C intervened to help a fan from incurring the bouncer’s wrath at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds last weekend.
The award-winning musician was in Bulawayo for the April edition of the Bulawayo Shut Down concert. During Nasty C's performance, a visibly enthusiastic fan attempted to climb the fence separating the general admission area from the VIP section. A bouncer immediately stopped the man and began punching him in the face.
Despite the assault, the fan appeared determined to reach Nasty C.
While performing on stage, Nasty C noticed the altercation.
He initially seemed to ignore it, but eventually stopped the bouncer, all while still holding his microphone and rapping.
A video of the incident circulated on social media, showing the bouncer striking the fan.
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Many viewers criticised the bouncer's actions as excessive and dangerous for concertgoers.
This incident brings to mind a similar tragedy in 2019 at the December edition of the same concert.
Shantelle Sibangilizwe Ndlovu, a 19-year-old woman, died after attempting to gain free entry.
She was found semi-conscious, caught on a razor wire by her jacket, and later died at Mpilo Hospital.
