Popular Nigerian musician and entertainment icon, Darey Art-Alade, has expressed deep gratitude to God after a terrifying incident involving his wife, Deola, whose car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Friday.
The dramatic event, which occurred around 4pm, saw the vehicle go up in flames and burn completely. Thankfully, no lives were lost, and the driver managed to escape unscathed.
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Sharing the harrowing experience on Instagram, Darey wrote: “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.”
The singer, who is renowned for his soulful music and introspective lyrics, used the moment to offer a powerful message of hope and perspective: “Moments like this remind us how quickly things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself.”
Darey was quick to clarify that his post wasn’t about seeking sympathy, but a heartfelt reminder about what truly counts: “We’re not sharing this for sympathy but to remind someone that things can be replaced. Lives cannot.”
In an emotionally grounded message that resonated with many fans and followers, he reflected on the strength it takes to keep moving forward after unexpected loss or trauma: “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.”
He concluded his statement with an expression of unwavering faith and appreciation: “We give thanks in all things. THANK YOU JESUS!!!Thank you to everyone that stopped to help.”
Breakingng.com reports that the incident has sparked an outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities across social media, many of whom praised Darey and Deola’s faith, calm, and resilience in the face of danger.
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