Julius OkorieNigerian Singer, Darey Art Alade and his wife Deola, are full of gratitude to God after escaping as their car burnt to ashes on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos at the weekend.
The incident occurred at a time when Nigerians were observing extended public holiday in celebration of Sallah.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelWife of the award winning songwriter, Deola, made this known in a post via her Instagram page on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Sharing videos from the scene, Deola revealed that the incident occurred around 4pm on Friday when their vehicle caught fire and was completely burnt to the ground.
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Deola emphasised the importance of life over material possessions, saying, “Moments like this remind us how quickly things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself.”
She also noted that the reason for sharing their experience was to encourage others going through sudden loss.
She said, “Yesterday, around 4pm, our car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and burnt to the ground.
“It was a shocking and painful experience, but we’re incredibly grateful that the driver made it out safely. No lives were lost, and that’s what truly matters.
Deola wrote, “We’re not sharing this for sympathy but to remind someone that things can be replaced. Lives cannot. We’re choosing to remain thankful to God for protection, for perspective, and for the quiet strength to keep going.
“If you’re navigating a sudden loss of any kind, we hope this reminds you: we can rebuild. We can begin again and find the strength to keep going. One breath, one prayer, one step at a time. We give thanks in all things. Thank you to everyone that stopped to help.”
Fans and celebrities have taken to the couple’s post to offer prayers and wishes.
Kelvin Eze @athwatchr said Na wa o! Fire don catch Darey’s ride too? Thank God no lives lost – talent like his no dey burn with car!
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
