Darey Art Alade and Wife Escape Car Blaze on Third Mainland Bridge

 Nigerian singer-songwriter and music executive Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, narrowly escaped serious harm after their vehicle caught fire and was completely destroyed while crossing the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. on Friday, saw the couple's driver and nearby motorists spring into action to extinguish the blaze before firefighters arrived. Thankfully, no one was injured in the ordeal .

In a joint Instagram post on Saturday, Deola described the fire as “a shocking and painful experience,” expressing her gratitude that their driver emerged unharmed. “No lives were lost, and that’s what truly matters,” she emphasized .

Video clips shared online captured the Range Rover’s engine bay engulfed in flames, with good Samaritans and firefighters working to contain the fire. Sadly, the vehicle was ultimately reduced to ashes .

Reflecting on the harrowing incident, Deola shared a thoughtful message:

 “Moments like this remind us how quickly things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself. We’re not sharing this for sympathy but to remind someone that things can be replaced. Lives cannot.”  

She added words of encouragement for those experiencing loss:

 “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.”