Several Nigerian celebrities narrowly escaped life-threatening incidents in 2025, ranging from violent road accidents to frightening home mishaps and health emergencies. Fans flooded social media with prayers and messages of gratitude as the stars shared accounts of survival, describing the year as one of fear, reflection and renewed appreciation for life.
Comedian Nasboi survived a gruesome crash in June after his vehicle collided with a heavy-duty truck during a nationwide tour, while BBNaija alum Angel Ifiemi also walked away unhurt from a devastating road accident. Gospel singer Peterson Okopi and actress Bolaji Ogunmola similarly escaped serious injuries in separate auto crashes on Nigerian roads.
At home, Queen Mercy Atang and Nkechi Blessing Sunday narrowly avoided harm after sections of their POP ceilings collapsed, with Atang describing the moment as “divine intervention.” Actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington also revealed she survived a serious health emergency abroad, adding to a growing list of celebrities whose survival stories defined Nigeria’s entertainment year.
Full list:
- Nasboi
- Angel Ifiemi
- Queen Mercy Atang
- Nkechi Blessing Sunday
- Adesua Etomi-Wellington
- Peterson Okopi
- Bolaji Ogunmola