Singer and Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr. Martins Okechukwu Justice, popularly known as J. Martins, has narrowly escaped a car accident.
The incident occurred on Saturday along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway near Ugwuaba Ohafia in Abia State. Reports indicate that the singer’s vehicle suffered brake failure, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into a bush.
J. Martins survived the accident unhurt. Speaking during an interview with ABN TV, he said, “It’s only God that will be praised. My car failed brake and lost control along the Enugu–Aba–Port Harcourt express road. No one died. But I am running some scans at the hospital.”
The incident comes shortly after the singer celebrated his birthday on September 29
J. Martins, known for hits like ‘Oyoyo,’ ‘Jupa’ and ‘Good or Bad,’ has collaborated with P-Square, Phyno and Ycee, and continues to be a major figure in the Nigerian music scene.
In July 2023, he was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti.
As of now, there is no further statement from J. Martins’ management.
