Akon and Ne-Yo's 'Nights Like This' tour took a chaotic turn at the O2 Arena in London on May 8, 2026, as the 'Smack That' singer left fans drenched and 'squished' during his performance. The R&B icons are currently midway through their sold-out world tour, which also includes stops in Manchester, Birmingham, and other UK cities.
Water Bottle Incident
During the London show, Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, shocked audience members by drenching them with water from a bottle before hurling it into the crowd. Concertgoer Danielle captured the moment on video, posting it on TikTok with the caption: 'My £140 throwing water at me then assaulting me with a bottle.' The footage shows Akon onstage wielding the water bottle and launching it into the audience, striking her camera.
Crowd-Surfing in an Inflatable Ball
Another fan, Kerry, attended the Dublin concert and documented her experience of being 'squished' by Akon when he crowd-surfed inside an inflatable human hamster ball. In the video, the singer struggles to maintain balance as the crowd propels him through the venue. He eventually lands directly on top of Kerry before moving to another section. Kerry humorously captioned the post: 'Nearly had to put 'death by Akon' on my tombstone.' Despite the initial shock, she later described it as a '10/10 concert experience.'
Social Media Reactions
Social media users quickly reacted to the videos. Many expressed concern for Danielle's well-being after the water bottle incident, while others found Kerry's footage highly amusing. One user commented: 'I love how EVERYONE is having a bad time.' Another added: 'He looks scared lol.' A third person wrote: 'I'M WHEEZING thank you for this POV.' Some viewers suggested that the situation could have been better if fans had put down their phones and used both hands to support the crowd-surfing artist.
The 'Nights Like This' tour features back-to-back classics such as 'So Sick' and 'Smack That.' Akon and the O2 Arena have been approached for comment but have not yet responded.
