Nollywood veteran actor Rykardo Agbor has spoken out after surviving a frightening car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The actor took to social media following the incident, sharing a video of his badly damaged vehicle and expressing his gratitude for surviving what appeared to be a serious accident.
“Thank God Almighty I Made It Out”
In the video, Agbor stood near his silver Lexus SUV, which had suffered significant damage to its front. The bonnet was crushed, the grille was damaged, engine components were exposed and the front-left tyre was also affected. Identifying the location as being in front of the Cornerstone City billboard in Ibadan, the visibly shaken actor repeatedly thanked God for sparing his life.
“Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,” he said several times.
He later added that the incident had just happened to him, appearing to express his shock at what he had experienced. In the accompanying post, Agbor further wrote that he was grateful to God that he had made it out of the crash.
What Happened to Rykardo Agbor?
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash have not been disclosed by the actor. Agbor showed the aftermath of the accident but did not provide details about what caused the crash or whether another vehicle was involved. Reports also did not indicate any serious injuries suffered by the actor. For now, his own account has focused largely on one thing: survival.
Fans Relieved After Seeing the Damage
The extent of the damage to Agbor's vehicle left fans and followers relieved that the actor survived. The images showed just how badly the front of the Lexus had been damaged, making his repeated expression of gratitude understandable. Rather than focusing on the state of his expensive vehicle, Agbor appeared more concerned about being alive after the frightening experience.
A Veteran Nollywood Face
Rykardo Agbor, also known as Ricardo Agbor, has been part of Nollywood for more than three decades. He began his acting career in 1992 after working as a model and later gained recognition for his role in Visa to Hell. He has gone on to appear in numerous Nigerian productions in both English and Yoruba.
“I Made It Out”
While fans may still have questions about exactly how the accident happened, Agbor's first message after the crash was clear.
He survived.
And for the veteran actor, that was enough reason to repeatedly give thanks. As fans continue to express relief over the incident, many will undoubtedly be hoping to hear more from the actor about what happened once he is ready to share further details.