Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Kolapoz, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died following a lone motorcycle accident in Lagos.
The 32-year-old travel enthusiast and brand influencer was reportedly involved in the crash on Sunday during what he described as his first solo motorcycle trip outside Lagos.
Just hours before the accident, Kola had shared his excitement on Facebook, announcing 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, March 1, 2026.
Friends later disclosed that he was involved in a crash and initially rushed to the emergency unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at 7UP, Ojota. He was subsequently transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, where supporters flooded social media with prayers for his recovery.
Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, March 2.
News of his passing sparked an avalanche of tributes from friends, followers, and members of the biking and creative communities.
Facebook user Georgiana Onyinye 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.”
Victoria Ayagwu also expressed heartbreak, revealing she had initially hoped for a miracle despite hearing grim news from close sources.
“All the posts was just me keeping my hopes up… because I heard from his closest friend yesterday night that he’s gone. I don’t know why we are here at all. Kola spoilt my night and my whole day,” she wrote.
Emmanuel Collins added, “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.”
Naomi Balogun described his death as particularly painful, saying she had only recently begun following his writings and felt deeply shaken by the news.
In January, Kola had celebrated fulfilling his dream of becoming a biker, proudly sharing a photograph beside his newly acquired motorcycle — a milestone that symbolised his passion for adventure and travel.
Details surrounding the exact cause of the accident remain unclear. Efforts to reach the Lagos Sector Command spokesperson of the FRSC, Oluwadamilola Jayeola, were unsuccessful as calls and text messages had not been returned at the time of filing this report.
Kola’s untimely death has left a void in Nigeria’s creative and biking communities, with many remembering him as a vibrant spirit whose love for travel and storytelling inspired thousands online.
