Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Kolapoz, known as Kola Onifoto, has died after a lone motorcycle accident in Lagos.
The 32-year-old brand influencer and travel enthusiast was involved in the crash on Sunday during his first solo motorcycle trip outside Lagos. Hours before the accident, he posted on Facebook that he was heading to Akure.
“Big shout out to those who have ridden their bikes to every state in this country, to Africa, and across the world, especially women. My eye see wheeen,” he wrote.
Friends later disclosed that he was rushed to the Federal Road Safety Corps emergency unit at 7UP, Ojota, before being transferred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
Despite prayers and support from well-wishers online, he died in the early hours of Monday, March 2.
News of his death sparked emotional tributes across social media. Georgiana Onyinye wrote, “We prayed, we cried, and hoped to hear better news, but unfortunately, death had other plans. You will be greatly remembered. Rest easy, K.”
Other users, including Victoria Ayagwu, Emmanuel Collins, and Naomi Balogun, expressed grief, describing him as a fighter and an inspiration.
Many said they felt deep sorrow despite not knowing him personally.
Details of how the crash actually happened are still unclear, but one eyewitness claimed that the car was making a U-turn when the collision occurred and suggested speed may have played a role.
Emergency responders reportedly arrived quickly, but the incident has left many mourning his loss.
In January, Kola had celebrated becoming a biker, sharing photos with his new motorcycle.
His sudden death has left friends, colleagues, and followers mourning a vibrant personality who combined photography, travel, and biking.
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