The state of most Nigerian roads is an eyesore compared to their counterparts around the world and despite the country being rich in mineral resources, we still have a long way to go in terms of infrastructures.
In 2018, during a period of 6 months, there was an estimated 2,598 deaths by road accidents and this figure shows that we have an average of 5000 deaths annually on Nigerian roads, one of the worst in the world.
Nigerian celebrities are not left out in these road accidents, and a number of our top star studded celebrities have lost their lives while on Nigerian roads. Here's a list of celebrities that have died from road accidents.
Nigerian rapper, Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin hailed from Ogun, Nigeria. He was popular for his indigenous style of rapping that took the Country by storm.
The rapper died on April 22nd, 2010 in a ghasty car accident when the car he was driving rammed into a parked truck.
Popular comedian, CD John real names Chijioke De John was am popular celebrity who had risen to the pinnacle of his career and was getting shows from all around when he suddenly met his demise.
The rising star which was dimmed prematurely died of serious injuries he sustained in an auto crash in the early morning of Thursday, March 24, 2011.
Vibrant musician cum Disc jockey, Nwaozo Obiajulu popularly known as MC Loph is another talented entertainer who rose to fame when he did the remix for Osadebe's hit single 'Osondi Owendi' which also became an instant hit.
The entertainer died in September 2011 when the car he was driving was involved in a ghastly accident on his way to his traditional wedding alongside his fiancée.
Popular entertainer J.T. Tom West was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria as Joe Tamuno-Bibidamaa Tom-West. He was an actor, known for Laviva (2007), Otondo (2004) and Gangster Paradise (2001).
He died on September 28, 2006 in Lagos, Nigeria in a ghastly motor accident that left many Nollywood fans in extreme shock and sadness.
Popular Nollywood producer is the latest to die on this list as he died earlier this year. Henry Okoro died following injuries sustained in a fatal car accident.
He died in May 2019.
Fast-rising Nollywood actor, Ceejay Perez is another entertainer that died in his prime. He was a promising actor who was well loved by Nollywood fans.
The actor died in a fatal motor accident yesterday around Onitsha in April 2016.
Nollywood actor Linchung Duke Oliver, popularly known as Silvanus in the popular sitcom ‘Do Good' is another entertainer that was involved in an accident this year and sadly lost his life.
The actor died on the 2nd of April, 2019 while returning from his mother's burial in the village.
Chris Jeyibo was the Chairman of Koga Entertainment which has the following subsidiaries, Koga Xtra TV, Koga Studios, KICL Clothing, Koga Lounge, Koga Hall and Koga Records. Others are Koga Production, Koga Publishing, Koga Lounge and Koga Foundation. He was a very popular name in the entertainment circle.
He died in October 7, 2016 while riding his Range Rover automobile at the Magodo Axis of the Lagos-Ibadan express way.
Chidinma Mbalaso was a reality star who rose to fame after she was featured in the Koko Mansion reality show which filmed in 2009.
Chidinma tragically lost her life in an auto accident in March 2011 after sustaining serious injuries while travelling in Kaduna.
Actor Ahmed Alasari was a popular Yoruba Nollywood actor that is known for his fetish roles as herbalist in most yoruba movies.
The talented actor suddenly lost his life when he died tragically in an accident on the 21st of March, 2011. His widow also died in a fatal accident 5 years after he died.
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