It was a week of extreme highs and terrifying lows in Kenya’s entertainment industry. While the country celebrated academic excellence, popular comedian and radio host Oga Obinna (Steve Thompson Maghana) came inches away from tragedy on one of Nairobi’s deadliest highways.

On the night of Saturday, January 3, Obinna was involved in a serious collision along Ngong Road. A speeding Toyota sedan rammed into the rear of his SUV near the Adams Arcade roundabout. Images from the scene show the smaller car’s front completely crushed, while Obinna’s rugged SUV sustained minor damage—a testament to vehicular safety standards.

"God Saved Me"

In a video posted to Instagram moments after the crash, a shaken but unhurt Obinna documented the wreckage. "Look at this," he said, panning the camera to the mangled Toyota. "This guy was flying. If I was in a smaller car, I would be history."

The incident has reignited the debate on Ngong Road’s safety, particularly at night when drag racing and drunk driving are rampant. Fans flooded his timeline with "Pole" messages, urging the star to take a break.

The Smart Celebrity Club

The crash happened against the backdrop of KCSE fever. In a twist of nostalgia, netizens resurfaced a list of Kenyan celebrities who aced their exams, proving that talent and brains can coexist.

• Fena Gitu: The "Fenamenal" rapper scored an A- at Precious Blood Riruta.
• Wahu Kagwi: A straight A student from Precious Blood, holding a Mathematics degree.
• King Kaka: Scored an A- and is now a business mogul.
• Polycarp (Sauti Sol): An A student from Strathmore, proving guitarists can be geeks too.

The juxtaposition of Obinna’s survival and the celebration of grades serves as a reminder: success is sweet, but life is fragile. Drive safe, Nairobi.