Music promoter Samson Balogun, popularly known as Sam Larry, has spoken publicly after surviving a road accident that claimed the life of his bouncer.
Reports said the accident happened over the weekend on the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos State when the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and his bouncer collided with a trailer. The crash left the vehicle badly damaged.
Sam Larry, who is receiving treatment in hospital, shared an update in a live video, saying he is recovering and expects to be discharged soon. However, he said he would have to use a wheelchair because he cannot walk for now.
He said, โIโm doing well.
โIโm expected to be discharged from the hospital soon. The only issue Iโm facing right now is that I canโt walk, so Iโll he using a wheelchair, and God knows till when.
โBut, Iโm grateful to be alive. Iโve seen a lot of negative speculation surrounding this accident. The God I serve knows the truth; I am innocentโ.
This is the second time Sam Larry has survived a serious road accident. In 2024, he was also involved in a car crash and later thanked God for sparing his life, expressing confidence that he would recover fully.
Sam Larry has remained a controversial figure since the death of singer Mohbad in September 2023. A viral video showing him confronting and assaulting the late singer during a music video shoot sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of their relationship before Mohbadโs death.
Following investigations, Sam Larry and singer Naira Marley were arrested and questioned over allegations linked to Mohbadโs death. In February 2025, the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions cleared both men of any criminal liability in connection with the singerโs death, and a magistrate court discharged them. However, the coronerโs inquest into the circumstances surrounding Mohbadโs death is still ongoing.
