For veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor, what started as an ordinary journey ended with a badly damaged vehicle and a moment that left him thanking God for his life.
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Agbor survived a car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State. The actor later shared a video showing his silver Lexus SUV with severe damage to its front.
The bonnet was crushed, the grille was smashed, parts of the engine were exposed and the front-left tyre was damaged.
Standing near the wrecked vehicle, Agbor appeared shaken as he tried to take in what had happened.
“This is my vehicle in front of Corner… Cornerstone City, Ibadan,” he said in the video.
He repeatedly thanked God for surviving the crash.
“Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.
He later added: “This is what just happened to me now. Oh God.”
In the accompanying post, the actor wrote: “As I was saying… Thank God Almighty I made it out of this. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ.”
What Happened To Ricardo Agbor?
The crash reportedly occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan. However, details about what caused the accident remain unclear. The actor who shared the video did not establish whether another vehicle was involved, and there was no confirmed information about any injuries sustained by Agbor.
What was clear from the footage was the extent of the damage to his Lexus and the actor’s relief at having survived the incident.
The accident came only months after Agbor opened up about another important chapter in his life. In July 2026, the actor revealed that he and his wife had welcomed twins after an 18-year wait to become parents. The twins, a boy and a girl, are now 14 years old.
Agbor began his acting career in 1992 after first working as a model. He later gained recognition for his role in Visa to Hell and went on to feature in several Nollywood productions in both English and Yoruba.
After more than three decades in the industry, his latest accident has given fans another reason to reflect on how quickly an ordinary day can take an unexpected turn.
Ricardo Agbor’s experience is not an isolated one. In 2026, several other familiar faces in Nigeria’s entertainment industry have also found themselves in frightening situations. Their experiences were different, but each incident brought sudden danger into their lives.
Portable Escapes After Brake Failure
Months before Agbor’s crash, singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, had his own frightening experience on the road.
On May 7, Portable revealed that his vehicle’s brakes failed while he was driving in Ogun State. According to the singer, he was trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle when he realised that the brakes were no longer responding. He then drove into a nearby ditch to prevent a collision.
Portable said he escaped without injuries.
“My fans, thank God on my behalf,” he said while recounting the incident. The singer explained that he was grateful the situation did not become worse, especially because of the possibility of colliding with another vehicle.
The accident happened just days before the naming ceremony of his son, Fijabi, which was held on May 9 in Sango Ota, Ogun State. While Portable escaped physically unharmed, his vehicle was damaged and needed repairs.
Kehinde Adegbodu Suffers Home Fire Accident
For gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu, the frightening incident happened inside his home rather than on the road.
Fans became concerned in June after noticing marks on his face, lips and hand. His appearance led to speculation about what had happened to him, with some people even linking the changes to spiritual problems or alcohol.
Adegbodu later addressed the speculation himself. In a video shared on June 24, 2026, he explained that he had suffered a fire accident at home.
“But I had a fire accident at home. I didn’t post it online because it’s not a thing of celebration,” he said.
He explained that the incident affected his left hand, lips and face but said he was medically fine and recovering.
“Although it’s not that terrible, it affected my left hand, my lips and my face,” he said.
Adegbodu also explained that his slimmer appearance had nothing to do with the rumours surrounding his condition. He said he had intentionally lost weight and was taking better care of himself following the death of his twin brother.
Omeche Oko Injured While Filming
Actress Omeche Oko was involved in a different kind of accident when a motorcycle stunt went wrong during a movie shoot in June.
Oko and a male colleague were filming a motorcycle scene when the bike crashed into a pole. The actress was injured and later received treatment at a hospital, where she was seen with a cast on her leg.
After the incident, Oko shared her experience with her followers and reflected on the risks actors sometimes face while working. She wrote:
“Life is very, very fragile.
It could have been a different story, but God said NO.”
The actress also urged people to appreciate actors for the risks they take in bringing stories to life.
“If u see an actor today, give them a hug,” she wrote. “We take alot of risks for the craft.”
Her message brought attention not only to her recovery but also to the physical risks that can come with filming certain scenes.
Sam Larry Survives Crash That Claimed Bouncer’s Life
Among the 2026 incidents involving entertainment figures, Sam Larry’s case had the most tragic outcome.
On July 4, the music promoter and socialite was involved in a road crash along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Reports said the vehicle carrying Sam Larry and others collided with a trailer. The vehicle was badly damaged, and Sam Larry was taken to hospital for treatment.
His bouncer, Olawale, was not as fortunate and died in the crash. The accident later sparked concern online, including unverified reports about the extent of Sam Larry’s injuries. Those claims were put to rest when he later resurfaced publicly.
He was also seen in Mecca, where he offered prayers and remembered the family of his late bouncer.
Unlike the other incidents in this feature, Sam Larry’s accident came with a painful loss. While he survived, his bouncer who was travelling with him lost his life.
When Ordinary Moment Suddenly Turns Frightening
Ricardo Agbor’s crash, Portable’s brake failure, Kehinde Adegbodu’s fire accident, Omeche Oko’s on-set injury and Sam Larry’s fatal road crash happened in very different circumstances.
But each incident shows how quickly an ordinary moment can become dangerous.
For Agbor, a damaged Lexus became the evidence of a crash he was grateful to survive. Portable had to make a split-second decision when his brakes failed. Oko was injured while doing her job, while Adegbodu suffered burns in his own home. Sam Larry’s experience carried an even heavier consequence, as his bouncer lost his life.
For those who survived, however, the incidents have one thing in common: they came with a renewed appreciation for life.
