Elderly Man Recounts Unpleasant Social Media Encounter with Late Biker Kola Onifoto
An older Nigerian man has publicly shared details of his distressing online interaction with the late biker Orowale Kolapo, widely known as Kola Onifoto, who tragically died in a motorbike accident in Lagos. While many Nigerians have been paying heartfelt tributes to Onifoto following his untimely death, this elderly individual has brought forward a different perspective regarding their brief encounter on social media.
Man Details Toxic Online Exchange with Deceased Biker
Ufuoma Bernard, the elderly man in question, took to Facebook to express his sadness about Onifoto's passing but also recounted what he described as a toxic and vulgar interaction with the 36-year-old former military man. Bernard explained that their only interaction occurred on a friend's social media wall, though he did not specify the exact topic of discussion that led to the unpleasant exchange.
In his Facebook post, Bernard wrote: "I'm sad about the unfortunate demise of 35 years old Kola Onifoto but my one chance interface with him on a friend's wall was sad, he was toxic and vulgar to an old man like me."
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media Platforms
The revelation has sparked significant debate across various social media platforms, with users expressing diverse opinions about Bernard's decision to share this experience publicly while many are still mourning Onifoto's death.
Some of the notable reactions include:
- Mike Ikem Umealo questioned the necessity of the post, suggesting that "Whenever people tell you the truth, you call them 'toxic and vulgar.'"
- Jane Odinakachi Obi responded critically, asking "And so? You can wake him up let him come and apologise to you."
- Fidelis Ozuawala shared a similar experience, stating that Onifoto had once replied to his comment with curse words, forcing him to delete his original comment.
- Onyi Treasure suggested that "This Facebook is already toxic on its own and people activate their defense mechanism to protect themselves."
Background on the Tragic Accident
Kola Onifoto's death occurred following a motorbike accident in Lagos, where eyewitness accounts suggest he was riding at high speed and collided with a vehicle making a U-turn. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle noted Onifoto's excessive speed and mentioned that the deceased was fully kitted with protective gear at the time of the accident. The driver reportedly attempted to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when he realized Onifoto was still breathing moments after the collision.
This incident has generated widespread attention, particularly as previous social media posts by Onifoto about death have resurfaced, along with emotional WhatsApp conversations with his mother in which she had warned him about safety concerns.
The contrasting narratives surrounding Kola Onifoto's character—from the tributes celebrating his life to this elderly man's account of their unpleasant interaction—highlight the complex nature of public perception and social media discourse in contemporary Nigerian society.
