Kola Onifoto recently marked the fulfilment of his dream, celebrating his transition into biking by sharing images of himself with his motorcycle.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian photographer, biker, and brand influencer Orowole Kolapoz, popularly known as Kola Onifoto, has passed away following a lone motorcycle crash in Lagos.
The accident, which reportedly claimed the life of the 32-year-old travel enthusiast, occurred on Sunday while he was embarking on what he described as his first solo motorcycle journey outside Lagos.
In January, Kola Onifoto marked the fulfilment of a long-held dream, celebrating his transition into biking and sharing images of himself with his motorcycle.
Prior to the fatal crash, he had shared a post on his Facebook page announcing his trip to Akure, while acknowledging that such an adventure is a tough task.
He also celebrated seasoned bikers who have travelled extensively across Nigeria and beyond.
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He wrote: “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 eyes have seen things.”
Following the accident, however, his friends disclosed on social media that Kolapoz was initially taken to an emergency unit operated by the Federal Road Safety Corps at Ojota.
He was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), where he eventually succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, 2 March.
As the news of his passing circulated online, it elicited an emotional wave of tributes from friends, colleagues, and followers.
Although the circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been fully clarified, many Nigerians described Kola Onifoto as a passionate, adventurous, and inspiring person.
