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In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young photographer and avid biker has lost his life following a motorcycle accident, just weeks after excitedly sharing his newfound passion for riding.

Orowole Samuel Kolapoz, popularly known as Kola Onifoto, passed away today at the age of 35 after sustaining severe injuries in a crash.

The incident unfolded shortly after Kola posted on Facebook on Sunday, March 1, about embarking on his first solo motorcycle trip from Lagos to Akure. "Heading out on my first solo ride out of Lagos to Akure," he wrote, brimming with enthusiasm.

Tragically, within hours of the post, friends began sharing alarming updates on social media. Reports indicated that Kola had been involved in a serious accident and was rushed to the emergency unit at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) facility at 7UP, Ojota, Lagos. He was subsequently transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for further treatment, where loved ones rallied online, calling for prayers and support.

Despite the best efforts of medical teams and the outpouring of hope from his community, Kola succumbed to his injuries on March 2.

The irony of the situation is stark. Only a few weeks earlier, on January 15, Kola had proudly announced on social media that he had fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a biker. Accompanying a photo of himself posing confidently beside his new motorcycle, he captioned it: "I recently became a new biker. One of my life dreams clocked and achieved! I won’t fall and die on this - Amen!"

Kola was a multifaceted individual, wearing many hats in his short but vibrant life. Beyond his love for motorcycles, he was a talented photographer, an Uber driver, a naval officer, and a writer. His diverse pursuits reflected a man full of ambition and zest for life.

Tributes have flooded Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) as friends, family, and admirers mourn his untimely passing. Messages of shock, grief, and fond memories paint a picture of a kind-hearted soul who touched many lives.

This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with road travel, particularly on motorcycles. Authorities have yet to release official details on the cause of the accident, but it underscores the importance of safety precautions for all riders.

Our thoughts are with Kola's family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kola Onifoto.

Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/03/popular-facebook-influencer-kola.html?m=1

He’ll never try it again.

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Savageman247:
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young photographer and avid biker has lost his life following a motorcycle accident, just weeks after excitedly sharing his newfound passion for riding.

Orowole Samuel Kolapoz, popularly known as Kola Onifoto, passed away today at the age of 35 after sustaining severe injuries in a crash.

The incident unfolded shortly after Kola posted on Facebook on Sunday, March 1, about embarking on his first solo motorcycle trip from Lagos to Akure. "Heading out on my first solo ride out of Lagos to Akure," he wrote, brimming with enthusiasm.

Tragically, within hours of the post, friends began sharing alarming updates on social media. Reports indicated that Kola had been involved in a serious accident and was rushed to the emergency unit at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) facility at 7UP, Ojota, Lagos. He was subsequently transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for further treatment, where loved ones rallied online, calling for prayers and support.

Despite the best efforts of medical teams and the outpouring of hope from his community, Kola succumbed to his injuries on March 2.

The irony of the situation is stark. Only a few weeks earlier, on January 15, Kola had proudly announced on social media that he had fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a biker. Accompanying a photo of himself posing confidently beside his new motorcycle, he captioned it: "I recently became a new biker. One of my life dreams clocked and achieved! I won’t fall and die on this - Amen!"

Kola was a multifaceted individual, wearing many hats in his short but vibrant life. Beyond his love for motorcycles, he was a talented photographer, an Uber driver, a naval officer, and a writer. His diverse pursuits reflected a man full of ambition and zest for life.

Tributes have flooded Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) as friends, family, and admirers mourn his untimely passing. Messages of shock, grief, and fond memories paint a picture of a kind-hearted soul who touched many lives.

This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with road travel, particularly on motorcycles. Authorities have yet to release official details on the cause of the accident, but it underscores the importance of safety precautions for all riders.

Our thoughts are with Kola's family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kola Onifoto.

He killed himself.

Rest in peace onifoto

I felt very sad about oni fotos demise. Not just been feeling myself since the news broke out. I follow him and his contents are usually premium and enjoyable. I feel particularly sad for his dad. Rest well kola.

Chai... What a life. May God forgive him of his sins, untimely death shall never be our portion in Jesus name!!

Amen ooo. RIP MrKola

He died doing one of the things he loved

May his soul rest in peace.

🙏🏾

This is really sad. May his family be comforted.

Power bike is sweet to ride but the fatality no be child's

One of the fastest ways to die na power bike.

Inna lillahi wa ina ilehi rajiun 😭

Paul Walker go dey vex for am, RIP to the dead

And Abuja lost a biker last month too I guess.

If you see these guys riding eh,they ride like they have a spare life....I don't see the joy they get in risking their lives

Rip Kola!

Odabo!

duduade:
He died doing one of the things he loved

If I will die doing what I love, then I'll stick to doing other things abeg. Let me search for fulfillment with my life intact.

Few days ago, he was separating school children fighting, today he's no more.

This life is truly a pot of beans.



God rest his soul.

The adrenaline rush that comes with riding a power bike 😫

Motorcyclist are 20 times more likely to suffer from an accident than a motorist.

That should be food for thought.

Riding bike in a country where emergency and health care services are shyte

even if you want to be very careful driving the bike, someone will come and kill you so it doesn’t really matter whether you drive carefully or not

I felt very sad when the news broke. I have been following him for some years. When I saw him with bike recently, I wasn't comfortable because I know that the end kay not be good. There was even a post on his page where he said that he dared the devil, you need to watch it.

See as cute guy just kpai go when the ugly ones still full here

Savageman247:
Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/03/popular-facebook-influencer-kola.html?m=1

Rest in peace. His fans will miss him

May his soul find peace.

I am always concerned when I see people riding bike in Nigeria. A country where lawlessness is the order of the day

Nawa O

This News Really Shock Me

so he bought the instrument of his death......

dangerous play

so sad…..the guys news as been trending on FB since yesterday……..may God comfort his family……Rip great guy

Ki Olorun wa pelu awon ebi ati ore. The bike is for low hearted. I pray we learn.

at some point the end comes regardless of how you live your life

Rip..

The guy always wishing people death for having different Political opinion...

Savageman247:
Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/03/popular-facebook-influencer-kola.html?m=1

Facing Akure from Lagos after a few weeks as a biker.........it is well.

May his soul rest in peace.