Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Orowole Kolapoz, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died following a lone motorcycle accident in Lagos.
Kolapoz, 32, who was known for his travel photography and brand influencing, reportedly crashed on Sunday while embarking on what he described as his first solo motorcycle journey outside Lagos.
Hours before the accident, Kolapoz had shared a post on his Facebook page announcing his trip to Akure. In the post, he celebrated seasoned bikers who had travelled extensively across Nigeria, Africa and other parts of the world.
“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.
Friends and followers later described the post as a reflection of his passion for adventure and his growing love for biking.
Following the crash, sources disclosed that Kolapoz was initially rushed to an emergency response unit operated by the Federal Road Safety Corps at Ojota.
He was subsequently transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for further medical attention. Supporters continued to express hope and prayers for his recovery as news of the accident circulated online.
However, he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, March 2.
News of his passing sparked an emotional wave of tributes across social media platforms. Friends, colleagues, and followers described him as passionate, adventurous, creative, and inspiring.
Many recalled that only in January, Kolapoz had celebrated fulfilling a long-held dream of fully transitioning into biking, sharing photos of himself and his motorcycle as he embraced the new chapter.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. Efforts to obtain official comments from the Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps were unsuccessful, as calls and text messages to its spokesperson had not been returned.
Kolapoz’s death has left a deep void within Nigeria’s creative and biking communities, where he was admired for blending art, travel, and adventure into a distinctive personal brand.