Man Shares Emotional Last WhatsApp Chat with Kola Onifoto Before Tragic Death
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to publicly mourn Kola Onifoto, hours after the popular biker's death in a tragic accident. The individual posted screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations, including their final chat from February 2026, providing a poignant glimpse into their relationship.
Final Conversation Reveals Professional Bond
Gbenga Adene shared the emotional tribute on his Facebook page, posting photos of himself with Onifoto alongside screenshots of their WhatsApp exchanges. In his post, Adene clarified the nature of their relationship while highlighting Onifoto's generosity.
"KOLA ONIFOTO. Big name. Kola is like a midfielder to a lot of people; he is always distributing opportunities and gigs when he joins your attack, and also your defender when the chips are down," Adene wrote.
He continued: "We were not close; I won't pretend to be close with him, but I was a beneficiary of his benevolence when he referred me for a construction gig last year."
Details of Their Last Discussion
The screenshots revealed that Adene and Onifoto had spoken just one month before the fatal accident about another professional opportunity. According to Adene, Onifoto had planned to give him a public relations gig and they had discussed implementation strategies.
"We spoke last month about another gig; this time it was a PR gig he wanted to give me, and we discussed strategies," Adene explained. "Never knew life had other plans. Your watch is over. Rest well, brotherly."
The chat screenshots showed specific discussions about the proposed job, though full details were not completely revealed in the post.
Emotional Reactions Pour In
The post generated significant emotional responses from social media users who came across the tribute. Many expressed their sorrow and shared their own connections to Onifoto.
Bosede commented: "No one needs to pretend to be close to him. I'm just his follower but his death hit like a family. Kola was a good guy. His good deeds is visible online here. It's hard to accept that the guy is no more. May God rest his soul."
Other reactions included:
- Olamibar shared: "May his soul rest in peace."
- Twmitola Ajayi noted: "So sad."
Background on the Tragedy
Kola Onifoto, whose real name was Orowale Kolapo, died in a motorcycle crash in Lagos. The accident occurred shortly after he had shared a video of himself riding at high speed between two large trucks, which many viewers revisited with sadness after learning of his death.
This tribute follows earlier reports about Onifoto's final WhatsApp conversation with his mother, which also circulated online and stirred deep emotions. In that exchange, his mother had expressed concern about his well-being and warned him to be careful.
The sharing of these personal conversations highlights how social media has become a platform for collective mourning in Nigeria, allowing people to process grief and celebrate lives cut short by tragedy.
