Orowole Kolapoz, a 32-year-old Nigerian photographer biker and social media influencer widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died following a lone motorcycle accident in Lagos, multiple Nigerian news outlets report.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday March 1, 2026, as Onifoto was embarking on what he described on social media as his first solo motorcycle trip outside Lagos. Friends and followers said he had posted on his official Facebook page earlier that day celebrating fellow bikers and announcing his journey toward Akure before the crash took place.

Following the accident, Onifoto was rushed to a medical facility in Lagos where he was treated for his injuries, but he ultimately succumbed to his wounds in the early hours of Monday March 2, 2026, according to reports.

Onifoto was known for combining his passion for travel photography and motorcycling, building a strong following online as a travel enthusiast and brand influencer who frequently shared striking images and videos from his journeys across Nigeria and beyond. His followers and colleagues have taken to social media to express shock grief and heartfelt condolences over his sudden passing.

Many remember him as a vibrant creative whose love for exploration and visual storytelling brought inspiration to others in the biking community and the world of photography.