Photographer Kola Onifoto Dies in Lone Motorcycle Crash

Nigerian photographer Orowole Kolapoz, known as Kola Onifoto, has died following a motorcycle accident in Lagos.

He was 32.

Mr. Kola was involved in a lone crash on Sunday during what he described as his first solo motorcycle trip outside Lagos.

Hours before the accident, he posted on his Facebook page that he was heading to Akure on his bike.

“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 on Sunday.

Friends later disclosed online that he was involved in an accident and was first taken to the emergency unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps at 7UP, Ojota.

He was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.

He died in the early hours of Monday.

News of his death led to tributes from friends and followers on social media.

One Facebook user wrote, “We prayed, we cried, and hoped to hear better news, but unfortunately, death had other plans. Kola fought so hard. You tried to stay alive, but death had other plans. You will be greatly remembered. Rest easy, K.”

Another also reacted, writing, “All the posts was just me keeping my hopes up and hoping on miracle because I heard from his closest friend yesterday night that he’s gone, he died on the spot. I don’t know why we are here at all. Kola spoilt my night and my whole day.”

One wrote, “Hot tears rolled down my cheeks. Haven’t had any encounter with him, but the way he fights for people drew me closer to his page. Goodnight Mr Kola.”

Another added, “I have never felt so bad about a stranger’s death like I felt for you. I hope it’s not true. I just started having an interest in your write-ups. This breaks my heart.”

Details surrounding the cause of the accident were not available at the time of filing this report.

In January, Kola Onifoto had shared a photo of himself beside his motorcycle after achieving his goal of becoming a biker.