Nollywood fans, industry colleagues, and well-wishers are offering massive prayers of thanksgiving after veteran movie star Rykardo Agbor survived a near-fatal car crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State.
The iconic actor took to his social media page to share distressing footage showing the extensive wreckage of his silver SUV, which crashed near the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan. The severe impact crushed the vehicle’s bonnet, smashed its front grille, exposed core engine components, and heavily damaged the front-left tire. Filming the scary aftermath himself while visibly shaken at the scene, Agbor could be heard repeating emotional prayers: “Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ… As I was saying, thank God Almighty I made it out of this”.
While details surrounding what triggered the crash remain unclear, the sight of the heavily damaged vehicle left social media users stunned at how the actor miraculously walked away from the wreckage. Fans and Nollywood stars have since flooded his comment section with overwhelming relief and solidarity messages, celebrating his divine deliverance from what could have easily turned into a tragic loss for the entertainment industry.
Agbor’s miraculous survival serves as a powerful reminder of life’s fragility, with the movie community rallying around the beloved screen star during his recovery.