It is a sad time for Nollywood actress, Bidemi Kosoko as she loses her house to a fire outbreak.
Her elder sister, Shola Kosoko made the sad news known on her Instagram page as she stated clips of the aftermath of the damage done.
Shola revealed that it has become a family tradition to spend the 26th of December, which is Boxing Day at their father, Jide Kosoko’s house, where they all exchange and unwrap gifts. They were at their father’s house when they received an alarming call informing them that Bidemi’s house, as well as their neighbor’s house, was on fire.
“We thank God for his faithfulness, love, and prosperity in our lives in the year 2023.
It has become a tradition in my family to spend the 26th of December which is Boxing Day at our daddy’s place, where we all exchange and unwrap our gifts.
So, this year, we decided to record the activities because it’s always fun merrying together with family.
So Bidemi Kosoko, her husband, kids, and her domestic staff were all at our daddy’s residence, so her apartment was locked up.
In the middle of our merriment, we received an alarming call that Bidemi’s apartment was on fire as well as her neighbor’s apartment.
In fact, Myself, my dad and Bidemi were getting ready to attend another important event before we received the call.
And what we got was what happened in the video.
We were on different video calls watching the scenario, how the firefighter arrived, how her apartment was forced open, and how they eventually put off the fire.
Thanks to Bidemi’s friend, Taiwo Lawal, and her husband who stay in the same estate and rushed there to assist. People in the neighborhood showed love and support to ensure the fire was put out.
We appreciate you all for your show of love and kindness. Such a thing will not happen to anyone again I pray.
In all, we are thankful to God for sparing our lives as no one was caught in the fire. We shall witness the year 2024 in peace and joy.
Please thank God for us. In all, we give THANKS TO HIM”.
This year, the likes of Ayo Makun, Orezi, and Small Doctor lost their homes to a fire outbreak.
Kemi Filani reported in November that the “Freak You” singer shared on social media that his house, valued at over 300 million Naira, was destroyed by fire.
The tragic news hit him unexpectedly while he was at a meeting in Lekki country. His neighbor, Bobrisky, called him with the alarming news, which Orezi initially dismissed as a cruel joke. But reality struck hard when he arrived home to find his house reduced to a Smokey mess.
This heartbreaking incident drew an outpouring of sympathy from the online community.
Also last month, the Lagos home of singer Small Doctor was razed by fire.
A video from the scene showed some people trying to salvage some properties from the house as the fire raged. Though properties were destroyed in the fire, Small Doctor said no life was lost.
In August, AY’s Lagos house was gutted by fire when his wife and kids were overseas and millions of properties were destroyed.
Videos online captured the moment a Lagos State Fire Service truck tried quenching the raging fire.
Ayo expressed gratitude that his wife and kids were saved, as he stated that his family and God are the most important thing.
Noting how everything else comes and goes, he stated that as long as he and his wife remain united, they will be unstoppable.
A similar incident happened to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in April, as a building apartment in the palace was razed down by fire.
Narrating what happened, the Palace Spokesperson, Moses Olafare, in a public statement, said the inferno was triggered by a power surge and had been brought under control, and no causality and cultural items were lost during the incident.
