Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate Kim Oprah has cried out as fire engulfs a multimillion naira recreational spot in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Taking to the micro-blogging platform to share a video of the incident, she called on the urgent assistant of the fire service as she revealed that the popular recreational spot, Bogobiri, was on fire.
“Please we need the attention of the Lagos fire service right now …. Bogobiri is burning HELP!!!! @followlasg @AdeShaqz”.
Earlier this month, reality star Faith Morey had expressed heartache concerning the ongoing wildfire ragging in California, United States of America. Morey expressed gratitude for being safe from the life and property claiming disaster, as she expressed heartbreak for those who were affected by the disaster, and applauded the firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to protect them.
In December, while promoting her Cinema movie, Mercy Aigbe and her husband, Kazim Adeoti lost their Lagos mansion to a fire incident. The movie star shared a video of the aftermath of her property, as she expressed how devastated she was, however, she was grateful that no life was lost.
In September, Uche Ogbodo lost two of her stores; one to flood and another to the Government’s demolition. A heartbroken Uche noted how she lost it all: her hard work, blood, tears, and years of prayers to build her brand in a twinkle of an eye, which left her in pain.
Similarly, Laura Ikeji revealed that while she was battling with her last born at night, her beauty store had burnt. However, despite the loss, she was grateful to God as she noted how material things can be replaced.
In 2023, Yoruba actress Bidemi Kosoko lost her house to a fire incident. Her elder sister, Sola Kosoko had shared a video of the aftermath of her house, as she narrated how the incident happened.
Also, that year, singer, Orezi 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.
Singer, Small Doctor also lost his Lagos mansion to a fire incident. 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.
A similar incident happened to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in April, 2023, as a building apartment in the palace was razed down by fire.
