Final Tweet of Prominent Nigerian Biker Kola Onifoto Emerges After Associates Confirm His Death
The final tweet of Kola Onifoto, a well-known Nigerian travel enthusiast and documentary photographer, has surfaced online following the tragic confirmation of his death in a solo motorcycle accident. The incident occurred during an interstate trip, sparking widespread mourning across social media platforms.
Details of the Fatal Accident
Kola Onifoto, whose real name was Orowole Samuel Kolapo, was involved in a road accident on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while on a solo motorcycle ride from Lagos State to Akure, Ondo State. According to reports from Premium Times and The Cable, he had reached Ondo and was on his way back to Lagos when the collision happened on the outskirts of Lagos. He was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba but succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, March 2. The social media personality was believed to be in his 30s.
Kola Onifoto's Last Social Media Activity
In what turned out to be his final tweet, posted on Saturday night, February 28, Onifoto quote-retweeted a video by the digital payment platform HitchPay, praising their charity efforts. He wrote, "This is a beautiful one." A few hours before the accident on Sunday morning, March 1, he also shared a post on his Facebook page about his trip to Akure, where he was in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State at the time. In the post, he gave a shoutout to bikers who have ridden to every state in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world, particularly highlighting women riders.
Tributes Pour In from Friends and Fans
Following the news of his death, several social media users have taken to platforms like X and Facebook to mourn Kola Onifoto and share heartfelt tributes. The deceased has been trending online, with many expressing shock and sadness. For instance, one user commented on X, "Kola Onifoto is one of those I secretly admired on Facebook. A good man who never hesitated to show up for others whenever he was needed. I didn’t believe it until I saw his best friend’s post. Today is truly a sad day indeed. Rest in peace, Kola Onifoto." Another user simply wrote, "May you rest in peace."
Background and Legacy of Kola Onifoto
Beyond his passion for biking and travel photography, Kola Onifoto was also known as a former member of the Nigerian Navy. His vibrant spirit and contributions to biking culture have been celebrated by friends and fans alike. In a related development, a woman who reportedly called Onifoto's phone after learning of the crash shared that a road safety official answered and provided information about the accident, adding a personal touch to the tragic event.
The emergence of his last tweet has highlighted his compassionate nature, as he praised charitable acts shortly before his untimely death. This incident underscores the risks associated with long-distance motorcycle travel and has sparked conversations about road safety in Nigeria.
