Road crashes continue to pose deadly risks on Nigerian highways, claiming thousands of lives yearly. However, some public figures have survived near-fatal accidents, sparking conversations on road safety. Punch Online compiled notable celebrity close calls, spotlighting their survival and the human cost tied to Nigeria’s highways.
Among survivors is Anthony Joshua, recovering in a Lagos hospital after his SUV collided with a truck on December 29, 2025, killing two foreign nationals. Harrysong survived a 2016 crash en route to Lagos. Burna Boy had minor injuries in 2022. Dunsin Oyekan, CDQ, and Sensational Bamidele also escaped serious crashes.