Road accidents remain a frequent and deadly hazard on Nigerian highways, claiming countless lives each year.
Yet, some public figures have narrowly escaped tragedy, walking away from near-fatal crashes with their lives intact.
From world-class athletes to celebrated musicians and gospel ministers, these celebrities’ close calls serve as a stark reminder of the risks on the road—and the resilience of those who survive.
PUNCH Online highlights some celebrities who survived near-fatal accidents:
1. Anthony Joshua
World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is recuperating in a hospital following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025. The Toyota Lexus jeep he was travelling in with three passengers crashed around midday, and two passengers tragically lost their lives. The Ogun State Government confirmed the incident and extended condolences to the families.
2. Harrysong
Afropop singer Harrysong survived a car accident on June 24, 2016, while travelling from Owerri to Lagos for a Project Fame Season 9 performance. Weeks later, he shared his gratitude on Instagram, describing it as a close call with death.
3. Burna Boy
Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy, was involved in a car accident on February 26, 2022, in Lekki, Lagos, while driving his Ferrari 458. He sustained minor injuries and expressed surprise that bystanders focused on filming rather than offering help.
4. Dunsin Oyekan
Gospel minister, Dunsin Oyekan, survived a serious crash on September 3, 2022, while travelling from Lagos to Ibadan. Although a crew member had minor injuries, no lives were lost. Oyekan later called it a miracle, revealing that their vehicle had gone under a trailer.
5. Sensational Bamidele
Gospel singer and bandleader, Bamidele Adeek, popularly known as Sensational Bamidele, survived a head-on collision in Rivers State in December 2022. The vehicle carrying his team somersaulted multiple times, and he credited divine intervention for their survival.
6. CDQ
Indigenous rapper CDQ was involved in a car crash in Lagos on August 15, 2023. Sharing videos from the scene on Snapchat, he revealed his car was badly damaged, but he escaped without serious injuries.
These incidents underscore the dangers of Nigerian roads while highlighting the resilience and gratitude of those who survive.
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