A heartbreaking video showing the late actor and content creator Odira Nwobu after a serious car accident has resurfaced online just hours after news of his tragic death broke.
The Tragic Accident Footage
The distressing footage, which originally captured the aftermath of a June 26, 2025 accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, shows Nwobu lying injured and bleeding on the roadside as bystanders rushed to help him. The video reveals the actor conscious but visibly hurt as people worked to rescue victims from the wreckage.
The car involved in the accident was severely damaged, with the front and side sections completely shattered beyond recognition. Emergency services transported Nwobu and other survivors to the hospital following the crash that reportedly claimed multiple lives.
Timeline of Events
Fellow content creator and blogger Awuzie Frankline announced Nwobu's death on Monday, November 24, 2025, sharing a video that showed the actor lying lifeless. This development comes just months after Nwobu survived the horrific June accident that had taken the life of his friend.
The resurfacing of the old accident footage has sparked emotional reactions across social media platforms, with many expressing shock at the tragic turn of events.
Social Media Reactions
Nigerians online have been sharing their thoughts and condolences, with many noting the spiritual significance of the timing between the accident and Nwobu's eventual passing.
One user, _kelvindamascus, commented: "He had car accident that almost claimed his life July now November his dead. We need to be prayerful. This life is very spiritual."
Another user, chijioke.ihedi, offered deeper insight: "This world is deeply spiritual. Many things that manifest in the physical have already taken place in the spiritual realm... Earlier this year, Odira survived a fatal accident that claimed the life of his friend. It pains me because he didn't take time to seek spiritual understanding to know the root cause of that incident."
The comment that particularly stood out came from omajessy, who wrote: "No be today death de follow you, you no give your life to Christ."
Several comments also addressed health concerns, with stanleyaguzie noting: "Excessive Alcohol Consumption leads to high blood pressure. Reduce your alcohol intake and check your glucose levels."
Another user, shoes_by_demokraft, observed: "If you've watched Odira lately, you'd know something wasn't right - the man was just blowinng up anyhow. Sometimes this hustle pushes people into stress they don't even notice, and before you know it, HBP shows face."
The tragic news has left the entertainment community in mourning, with many reflecting on the fragility of life and the importance of health awareness among content creators and entertainers.
