Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a serious car accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, weeks after the burial of his father.
The veteran actor shared a video showing his badly damaged vehicle after the crash and expressed gratitude to God for preserving his life.
The accident reportedly occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In the video shared on his Instagram page, Agbor appeared to be at the scene of the accident as he showed the extent of damage to his vehicle.
“This is my vehicle in front of Cornerstone City, Ibadan,” the actor said while repeatedly thanking God for his survival.
“Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank God Almighty I made it out of this,” he added.
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Rykardo Agbor thanks God after crash
The extent of the damage to Agbor’s vehicle has prompted concern among fans and colleagues.
Images and video from the scene showed significant damage to the front section of the vehicle, including the bonnet, grille and other components.
Despite the condition of the car, Agbor was able to speak about the incident and publicly express his gratitude for surviving what could have been a more serious tragedy.
In a separate caption accompanying the video, the actor wrote: “As I was saying… Thank God Almighty I made it out of this. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully established.
Reports said details about what caused the crash, as well as whether another vehicle or person was involved, were not immediately available.
Accident comes weeks after his father’s burial
The accident comes at an emotional period for Agbor, following the recent burial of his father.
The timing has added another difficult development to what has already been a challenging period for the actor and his family.
Agbor has not publicly provided extensive details about his father’s death or the circumstances surrounding the burial in his immediate reaction to the accident.
Instead, his focus after the crash was on surviving the incident and thanking God.
His message has since attracted reactions from fans and colleagues in the Nigerian film industry, many of whom expressed relief that he escaped the crash alive.
Several Nollywood personalities reportedly joined social media users in thanking God for Agbor’s survival and sending him messages of support.
Fans react to Rykardo Agbor’s survival
The video of the damaged vehicle quickly drew attention online, with many viewers describing the crash as frightening.
For fans who have followed Agbor’s career for decades, seeing the extent of the damage to his vehicle made his survival particularly significant.
The actor himself did not focus on the material damage.
Instead, his repeated expressions of gratitude showed that he considered being alive the most important outcome of the incident.
Agbor’s reaction also reflected the role that Christian faith plays in his public expressions, particularly during difficult moments.
A veteran of Nollywood
Rykardo Agbor has been part of Nigeria’s movie industry for more than three decades.
Born in Lagos and originally from Delta State, the actor studied Mass Communication at the University of Ibadan before pursuing a career in entertainment.
He initially worked as a model before moving into acting in the early 1990s.
Agbor became known for his appearances in Nigerian films and has featured in both English-language and Yoruba productions over the course of his career.
The actor has remained active in the industry while building a reputation as one of the familiar faces of Nollywood.
Earlier in 2026, Agbor also spoke publicly about his family, revealing that he and his wife eventually became parents after an 18-year wait. He said they welcomed twins, a boy and a girl.
No further details released
As of the latest reports, Agbor has not disclosed whether he sustained any injuries in the accident.
It is also unclear whether anyone else was involved or whether authorities have released an official account of what caused the crash.
For now, the actor’s own message remains centred on survival.
Standing beside the wreckage of his vehicle, Agbor repeatedly thanked God for allowing him to walk away from the incident.
The accident serves as another reminder of the unpredictable dangers motorists can face on busy highways.
For Rykardo Agbor, however, the immediate concern is simply gratitude for life.
After losing his father only weeks ago, the actor now has another reason to count his blessings as he recovers from the frightening experience.
Fans and colleagues across Nollywood have continued to express relief over his survival and hope that he remains safe and healthy following the crash.
Actor Rykardo Agbor survives car crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
