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LAGOS, NIGERIA — In a tragic and devastating development for the Nigerian entertainment industry, prominent music promoter and socialite Sam Larry has been confirmed dead following a horrific road accident on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State.
Initial reports from the weekend indicated that the socialite was fighting for his life in the hospital after a severe collision in the early hours of Saturday. According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle conveying Sam Larry violently collided with a trailer. Despite intense medical efforts following his hospitalization, fresh information reaching ABT News confirms that he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Monday morning.
Tragically, the fatal crash also claimed the life of his personal bouncer, who reportedly died at the scene before emergency responders and medical teams could arrive.
The grim incident first caught the public’s attention over the weekend when popular comedian and MC, Mario Wazobia, took to Instagram to share distressing photos from the accident scene. Wazobia had urgently appealed to Nigerians to pray for the music promoter’s survival and recovery.
As of the time of this report, Sam Larry’s family and management have yet to release an official statement regarding his passing. Furthermore, local law enforcement and traffic authorities have not issued a comprehensive account detailing the exact circumstances that led to the fatal collision with the trailer.
The shocking news of his death has already sent shockwaves through the country, triggering a massive outpouring of grief across social media platforms. Fans, colleagues, and prominent figures within the Nigerian entertainment industry are actively pouring in their condolences and paying tribute to the late promoter’s impact on the music scene.
ABT News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more official information becomes available.
Stay tuned to www.abtnews.net for the latest updates on this breaking story.
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