Nigerian music promoter and socialite Sam Larry has been hospitalised after a ghastly car accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning when his car reportedly rammed into a trailer.

The crash tragically claimed the life of his bouncer, who died on the spot. Viral videos and pictures from the scene showed Sam Larry's vehicle severely damaged. The socialite was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Nigerian comedian and MC, Mario Wazobia, took to Instagram to solicit prayers for Sam Larry, sharing photos from the scene and confirming the tragic loss of the bouncer.

He wrote:
"PRAY FOR SAMMYLARRY."
"More photos from the early morning accident involving socialite Sam Larry and his bouncer. Reports indicate the bouncer tragically lost his life at the scene while Sam Larry has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition."