Just when Nigerians were still dragging Seun Kuti’s viral statement about “If poor Nigerians behaved like rich Nigerians, Nigeria wouldn’t survive 48 hours,” fresh wahala entered the timeline.
This time, it involved Anthony Joshua, an accident scene, and a missing phone.
His Phone Went Missing — What We Know So Far
According to Anthony Joshua’s uncle, the boxing superstar lost his phone at the scene of the accident. Almost immediately, social media jumped to conclusions, with many assuming the phone was stolen while people were trying to help him.
And just like that, online sympathy turned into online suspicion.
From Helping Hands to Helping Pockets?
The situation quickly sparked debates. People began questioning whether accident scenes in Nigeria are truly about help or if they sometimes double as unofficial shopping hours.
Adding fuel to the fire, another individual shared a similar experience, claiming that after his own accident, bystanders not only helped him but also helped themselves to items inside his car, including goods meant for a client.
Someone said: “We support you, but small appreciation must drop.” 😭
Internet Reactions: Shocked but Not Surprised
Online reactions were loud, sarcastic, and painfully familiar. Many users joked that accident scenes in Nigeria can feel like Black Friday, while others described it as people collecting “sympathy tax.” Some even laughed it off, saying losing a phone was better than losing an entire car interior.
The jokes flew, but the undertone was clear, people weren’t shocked.
Correction: Was the Phone Really Stolen?
In the middle of all the dragging and cruise, someone made a comment, ”There is no confirmed evidence that Anthony Joshua’s phone was stolen”.
What is confirmed is that the phone was missing or lost at the scene.
No CCTV. No eyewitness.
One thing is certain though:
In Nigeria, an accident scene doesn’t end with first aid it comes with hot takes, sarcasm, and full-blown discourse.
