Nigerian rapper and songwriter Keshinro Ololade, widely recognized in the music industry as Lil Kesh, has finally broken his silence following a frightening and life-threatening attack that took place in Lagos. The shocking incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, left fans and colleagues deeply shaken after news broke that the popular artiste was brutally attacked by unknown assailants.
According to reports, Lil Kesh was ambushed by armed attackers who targeted him in what appeared to be a robbery attempt. The assailants allegedly tried to dispossess him of his expensive jewellery, particularly his multi-million naira necklace. In the violent struggle that followed, Lil Kesh sustained stab wounds to his neck and a deep cut to his ear, injuries which immediately required urgent medical attention.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the rapper was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital by concerned individuals who came to his aid. Disturbing photos of his bloodied face and injuries soon surfaced on social media platforms, sparking an outpour of emotions as fans expressed deep concern for his safety. Medical personnel at the hospital were able to stitch his wounds and stabilize his condition, a development that provided some relief to his worried supporters.
In his first public statement since the incident, Lil Kesh took to his Instagram story to share his thoughts about the traumatic experience. Reflecting on the attack, the 30-year-old artiste admitted it was an unexpected and painful ordeal, describing it as one of life’s “curveballs.” Despite the frightening experience, he emphasized that he was grateful for life and thankful to have survived what could have been a tragic outcome.
“Life threw me a curveball, but I’m safe, healing, and blessed to be here. Grateful for the love, support and prayers,” he wrote in his post, which has since been widely shared by fans and entertainment outlets.
The rapper’s message has reassured many of his followers, who had been anxiously awaiting updates on his health status. Supporters and industry colleagues have continued to send him messages of encouragement and prayers, praising his resilience and expressing hope for his speedy recovery.
For now, the Lagos State Police authorities have not released an official statement concerning the attack, nor have the perpetrators been identified. However, investigations are expected to follow as the news of the violent incident continues to make waves across the entertainment industry.
