Last X Post of Prominent Biker Kola Onifoto Emerges After Associates Confirmed His Death
- Kola Onifoto, a well-known Nigerian travel photographer, tragically died in a motorcycle accident during an interstate trip
- Kola Onifoto's final tweet praised a charity video that was shot in February 2026, depicting his compassion
- Friends and fans mourned Kola Onifoto online, celebrating his vibrant spirit and contributions to biking culture
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Ikeja, Lagos State - The final tweet of Kola Onifoto, a prominent Nigerian travel enthusiast and documentary photographer who tragically died in a solo motorcycle accident in Lagos, has emerged.
In the post, Kola Onifoto, whose real name was Orowole Samuel Kolapo, quote-retweeted a video by the digital payment platform HitchPay, highlighting the organisation’s charity.
Source: Twitter
Kola Onifoto’s final tweet surfaces
In what turned out to be his last tweet, the late biker saluted the digital payment platform's gesture.
He wrote on X on Saturday night, February 28:
"This is a beautiful one."
As reported by Premium Times on Tuesday, March 3, Kola Onifoto was involved in a road accident on Sunday, March 1, during a solo motorcycle ride from Lagos State to Akure, Ondo State. He had reached Ondo and was reportedly on his way back to Lagos when the accident occurred.
The Cable also confirmed the sad news, noting that the social media personality was believed to be in his 30s.
A few hours before the fatal accident on Sunday morning, March 1, the internet personality posted on his Facebook page about his trip to Akure. At the time, he was in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
He wrote, sharing an accompanying video:
"Big shoutout 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."
Legit.ng gathered that he had been involved in a collision on the outskirts of Lagos and was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba. He succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday, March 2.
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Beyond his passion for biking, Onifoto was also known as a former member of the Nigerian Navy.
Source: Twitter
Tributes pour in for Kola Onifoto
Meanwhile, several social media users have taken to their platforms to mourn Kola Onifoto’s passing and share heartfelt tributes. The deceased is trending on Facebook and X.
Legit.ng captures some X comments below:
@ShaSqueal_Onil wrote on X after seeing Kola Onifoto's last tweet:
"D.mn! He died?????"
@AdesolaSo commented on X:
"May you rest in peace."
@ayomilolu74 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."
Lady speaks on Kola Onifoto's death
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a woman who reportedly called Kola Onifoto’s phone after learning of the fatal crash shared what a road safety official, who answered the call, told her.
She said she dialled his private line, and the official provided information regarding the accident.
Source: Legit.ng
