In a heart-wrenching incident on Tuesday night, Nigerian singer Esegine Allen, popularly known as Orezi, faced devastation as a fire engulfed his residence in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The unexpected tragedy unfolded while Orezi was attending a meeting in Lekki, Lagos.<\/p>\n
The distressing news reached Orezi through a late-night call from his neighbor, Bobrisky, around 11:48 pm. Initially, Orezi perceived it as a joke, but the grim reality struck him as he rushed home to find his house reduced to ashes.<\/p>\n
Sharing the shocking aftermath on his Instagram story, Orezi posted photos and videos of his burnt residence, expressing his disbelief and gratitude for God’s mercy. In a reflective caption, he wrote, “Last night was really hectic. Still trying to figure out and wrap my head around all that happened. I\u2019m sitting here asking myself why me. God is indeed merciful. Can\u2019t thank God enough.”<\/p>\n
Recalling the moment he received the distress call, Orezi detailed, “I was at a meeting in Lekki county last night around 11:48 pm when I got a call from my neighbor, Bobrisky, that my house is on fire. I initially thought this was a joke. I was like, \u2018Which kind yeye joke Bob dey give me so?\u2019 Immediately I raced down to my house. What I saw … broke me.”<\/p>\n
The tragic incident has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from the online community as Orezi grapples with the loss of his home. The singer’s fans and colleagues have expressed their condolences, offering support during this challenging time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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