Singer Akon uses bubble at Mumbai concert after fans pulled his pants in Bengaluru show

Singer Akon concluded his India tour on Sunday with a high-energy performance at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon. While the night featured his chart-topping hits, one unusual moment caught fans’ attention.

Videos from the concert show Akon inside a giant transparent bubble as he moved through the crowd, interacting with hundreds of fans. Many believe the bubble was used after an incident during his Bengaluru concert a few days earlier, where fans in the front row were seen pulling at his pants mid-song.

A fan shared a clip on social media and wrote, “This is how Akon had to perform in Mumbai so that no one pulls his pants!” Several others reacted with laughing face emojis, while one commented, “Looking very chammak chalo!” Another fan added on X, “I love Akon but I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw him come out inside a huge ball last night.”

What happened in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru incident occurred on November 14, when fans in the front row repeatedly tugged at Akon’s pants while he performed. He was seen adjusting them several times mid-song but continued performing without interruption. The act drew widespread criticism online, with many calling it “harassment” and an embarrassment for the city.

Despite the disruption, Akon finished his show, a move that impressed fans and earned praise on social media.

Reflecting on his India tour, Akon said in a press statement, “India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special -- let's make history together!”

Fans across cities have shared their experiences from his shows, describing the performances as lively and memorable. The Mumbai bubble moment, however, became a talking point, with many online highlighting the humorous side of concert precautions and fan behaviour.