Lil Kesh Stabbed in Lagos Robbery, Fans Rally for His Recovery

Nigerian rapper Keshinro Ololade, known as Lil Kesh, was reportedly a victim of a violent robbery in Lagos on August 20, 2025. The incident left him seriously injured after he was stabbed in the neck and part of his right ear was severed. Fortunately, the severed part of his ear was later surgically reattached. During the robbery, thieves made off with jewelry worth millions of naira. As of now, neither Lil Kesh nor his management have issued an official statement regarding the incident, which came to light through viral social media posts and online reports. Concerned fans have taken to social media to express their prayers for his swift recovery. This alarming incident has also ignited discussions surrounding increasing violence in Lagos. Lil Kesh, who gained fame under Olamide’s YBNL label, is celebrated for his popular tracks such as “Shoki,” “Efejoku,” and “Lyrically,” and continues to be a significant figure in Nigeria’s Afrobeats and street-hop music scene.