# Gig Promoter Stabbed on Grafton Street

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-02T20:08:42+00:00
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## Resource

A shocking stabbing death has rocked Dublin’s African music scene: 21-year-old gig promoter Qayyum Balogun was fatally attacked off Grafton Street early Monday morning after a concert at Bewley’s Cafe. Police are reviewing bystander footage to identify the suspect — possibly someone connected to Dublin’s vibrant Afrobeat community — and are urgently seeking witnesses from around 3 AM. Balogun, raised in Ireland and beloved in the local music scene, was pursued and stabbed multiple times before dying at the hospital. A woman was also injured but is expected to recover. His family, originally from Nigeria, is heartbroken. Authorities are calling for anyone with information to step forward as the investigation into this violent dispute continues, sparking renewed concern about safety in the city’s nightlife hubs. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b1cca0eb49c592b

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