Ola of Lagos Speaks Out After Car Showroom Demolition
Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur, Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as Ola of Lagos, has spoken out following the demolition of his newly built car showroom, OOL Autos, by the Lagos State Government.
The state government reportedly carried out the demolition exercise on Saturday, sparking widespread reactions online.
Taking to his Instagram story, Ola maintained a positive and resilient attitude despite the massive financial loss, assuring his followers that he was already making plans to rebuild.
“New showroom coming soon… Bigger and better, Insha Allah. We’re still active! We existed long before our physical showroom, and we’ll continue to thrive,” he wrote.
Known for his motivational style on social media, the luxury car dealer also expressed gratitude to his fans and supporters for their concern and encouragement in the wake of the incident.
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“Omo, these calls and messages, thank you all so much. I’m good, I promise. I’m even smiling right now. I’ve been taking losses for a long time, losses that could easily buy me a bedroom apartment in Ikoyi,” he said.
“But man just reflects, smiles, thanks God, comes online to motivate others, shows love, and keeps going. All is well, haha,” he added.
Ola’s response has earned praise from fans who commended his optimism and fighting spirit, with many expressing confidence that he will bounce back stronger.