Damilare Ogundare
OpenLife News reports that the November 2025 crash involving Nigerian content creator Shank Comics and a Mercedes-Benz belonging to forex trader Damilare Ogundare, popularly known as Habby Forex or HabbyFX, has drawn attention to the risks of driving during livestreams after the comedian reportedly admitted that speeding caused the accident.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, along the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, according to reports by The Cable and other Nigerian media outlets.
The vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage, while both men were reported to have escaped without injuries.
The episode gained traction online after footage and photographs showing the damaged vehicle circulated across social media platforms.
What Led to the Crash?
A follow-up report published by GistReel on November 2, 2025, provided the clearest reported explanation for the accident.
According to the publication, Shank Comics, whose real name is Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, apologised publicly and acknowledged that speeding had contributed to the crash. In his reported statement, he said he did not want to offer explanations that could appear to justify his actions.
He also reflected on his behaviour while having fun, admitting that he sometimes failed to think carefully in such moments. His comments suggested that the incident was a consequence of his driving decisions rather than a situation he wished to excuse.
The apology is significant because it provides a first-person explanation beyond the initial viral images. However, the available reports do not establish the vehicle’s precise speed, the exact manoeuvre preceding the collision or whether a formal accident investigation was conducted.
A Livestream Captured the Aftermath
The incident unfolded during a livestream, placing the accident before an online audience. Subsequent footage and photographs showed the Mercedes-Benz with substantial damage to its front section.
The Cable reported that the crash happened on a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway that was under construction at the time. That detail provides relevant road context, but the available reporting does not establish that the construction conditions directly caused the collision.
The distinction matters: the location may be relevant to a complete reconstruction, but the reported admission about speeding remains the clearest available explanation of the driver’s actions.
Why the Damaged Car Became a Major Talking Point
The vehicle was identified in multiple reports as belonging to Ogundare, who is known online as Habby Forex. GistReel reported that its estimated value was approximately $100,000, although that valuation was not independently established in the reporting reviewed.
The damage attracted considerable attention partly because the car was a luxury vehicle and partly because the incident occurred during a public broadcast. Images showing Shank and Habby together after the crash also circulated widely.
Shank subsequently expressed gratitude that the incident had not resulted in more serious consequences and apologised to Habby for the damage to his vehicle.
GistReel’s follow-up report also stated that Habby responded calmly and told Shank not to worry. That account presents a personal dimension to the incident, although it does not establish whether the men subsequently reached a financial settlement or how the repair costs were handled.
Investigative Findings: What Is Established and What Remains Unclear?
A review of the available reports produces several findings.
First, the crash occurred
Reports published by TheCable, The Nation and New Telegraph on November 1 and 2, 2025, independently described the incident and the extensive damage to the Mercedes-Benz.
Second, speeding was identified in Shank’s reported apology
GistReel’s follow-up coverage quoted his acknowledgement that speeding was not justifiable. This is the strongest available evidence explaining why the crash happened.
Third, both men reportedly survived without injuries
Multiple publications reported that Shank and Habby were unharmed despite the severity of the vehicle damage.
Fourth, important technical details remain unverified
The sources reviewed do not provide an official police accident report, a verified speed reading, a vehicle inspection report or a forensic reconstruction identifying the precise sequence of events.
There is also insufficient evidence to conclude that the crash was deliberately staged for entertainment or that livestreaming itself mechanically caused the collision. The livestream captured the incident, but establishing whether distraction contributed would require further evidence.
A Broader Warning About Livestreaming and Road Safety
The crash highlights a concern that extends beyond the individuals involved: driving safely must take priority over entertainment, online engagement and real-time audience reactions.
Livestreaming can place pressure on content creators to remain entertaining and responsive while broadcasting. When such activity overlaps with driving, it can create additional distractions, particularly if the driver is also attempting to perform, interact with viewers or demonstrate driving skills.
The reported admission of speeding reinforces the importance of responsible driving, especially on roads where construction activity or changing traffic conditions may increase the risks.
Conclusion
The available evidence supports a straightforward explanation for the November 2025 incident: Shank Comics crashed the Mercedes-Benz belonging to Damilare Ogundare, popularly known as Habby Forex, and later apologised while acknowledging speeding as the reason for his actions.
The incident ended without reported injuries to either man, but the extensive damage to the vehicle demonstrated how quickly a driving decision can have serious consequences.
While the viral footage established the public nature of the accident and the apology provided an explanation, a definitive technical account would require evidence not contained in the reports reviewed.
Until such evidence becomes available, claims about the exact speed, specific road obstacle, distraction or any formal legal outcome should not be presented as established facts.
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