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Monday, 6 April 2015

Graphic pics: How TV star & actor, Von Apochi was nearly burnt to death

Gulder Ultimate Search 1 contestant, TV star and actor Von Apochi tells his story of how he survived a horrific fire incident when his car went up in flames about a month a go in Lagos, leaving him with second degree burns. His story below...
To say am stunned will be the most mild way to put this... at first my heart skipped so hard i could feel my hands tremble; had to place a quick call to my friend and brother Von; well, if you have never met Von, you'll have no idea how amazing and super supportive of a man he is.
Anyway, let me cut to the chase and allow you guys to read this super mighty testimony... 
''This is my true life experience, I recently went through the fire and back alive. I may not share photos now as the pictures are not very friendly and very worrisome. However, please help me thank God for life and the miraculous healing. The doctors and nurses have not recovered from the awe of my miraculous healing God gifted me with.
Several surgeons and Burn Experts have been thrilled at the miraculous healing. God is wonderful and real... I saw the Hand of God live in my life; a friend of mine that is still surprised at the whole healing process while in shock of excitement, she confirmed to me that she sees a light over me.

This is not one of those oratorical compositions or some popular prose or write up, this is real and true.
I do not like to think of the way it happened but I will try to explain part: My car was burnt totally as the fire started from the bonnet of the car and engulfed the entire car. I was literally engulfed with fire while I ran alone and helpless along the lonely road beside the Harvey road cemetery; for those of you who are conversant with Lagos and the Yaba area, you will understand the loneliness I speak of as this happened at about 4am on my way back from a quick strategy meeting.

 At first my car hit one of those big blocks meant for constructing gutters. The block was placed by the side of the road instead of being placed in the gutter, and then the fire started from the bonnet of my car. With the fire over my body, I screamed, "Blood of Jesus" severally and dove to the ground to roll but suddenly, the fire went out. At this moment I could not feel my face anymore, my hands were burnt black.


My little Von-Edric back at home was crying unusually that morning my wife said. My wife had called me before the accident to tell me that my son was crying heavily. I normally change his dippers at night and sometimes feed him, this is to allow my wife rest at night as the responsibilities during the day are quite tasking. She then called me again to ask if I was getting close to the house, then and there I broke the news to my wife that I was burnt by fire. She screamed and went into prayers.

At this time my mind was racing through a lot of things, my acting career, and my job as a business consultant with one of the multinational companies in Nigeria. Oh my political career, oh my face, oh my "shakara" lol! Oh my job as the host of miss tourism 2015 oh my... what a devil is this I thought, well, many things went through my mind. But, in all of that moment the worst of the things that bothered me was the excruciating pain I was feeling, the pain was so severe that I felt like knocking off. I had heard that people mostly die from pain and infection in cases of burn, this thought bothered me further. All I could do was pray, pray!! And pray!!!

Let me reserve details of the entire process of the accident for the sake of post-traumatic stress, I shall continue with the hospital experience instead. I was rushed to a specialist hospital in Surulere Lagos by some unknown security men patrolling the area.

The hospital was the only one I could remember at that time, maybe it is because the hospital is close to my home because I told then the hospital they should take me to. We finally got to the hospital, they rushed me inside and handed me over to the doctor on duty, God bless those men wherever they are. Whilst in the hospital receiving first aid, the doctor on duty had given me the strongest pain killer they had in the hospital, he said.

This pain killer was supposed to knock me out but my eyes were wide open as my brain was still contending with the pains rather than respond to some drowsy pain killer. I was so unstable and disturbed; I got up severally to pace about hoping I could walk away from the pain. Suddenly my wife walked into the hospital looking worried and of course to also check the extent of damage the fire had caused but at this point in time, one could not measure the damage caused as all my face was black like burnt coal and hands burnt dry. My two lower palms were bruised from the dive, my thighs were slightly burnt and my upper bum was also burnt, my neck was burnt from the front but nothing happened to any other part of my body.

I quickly asked my wife to inform my mother whom I know would back me up with serious prayers. Please help me say a word of thanks to my praying wife and praying mother and I thank those who heard early and prayed for me and those of you praying for me now, God bless you.
On the third day, my face was swollen to the extent that my eyes were covered, my hands were swollen also, and my neck was largely blistered also with my bum blistered too. Too much pain for one brain to cope with, pain killers were like taking water as injections. I was steadily on drips, my hands were pierced at random looking for veins; I was suffering.

This is about a Month now and this is my testimony… you will appreciate God more when I release the pictures of my current look and my look then. Yes I had plastic and burn surgeons consulted; I have a skin specialist working on my face and neck but believe me these surgeons, skin specialist, nurses and doctors are marvelled at the healing and recovery of my face and other body parts. They say there is no medical explanation to this speed and healing process but they just say, “thank God for you Von, you are a gifted and blessed child of God”.

I just want to conclude this by saying Thank God for the miracle of life, thank God for healing and speedy recovery, thank God for my Wife, Mother, Father, other Family members and of course you because I believe your lips will say Thank you Lord for this miracle and testimony.


Von before the fire incident
I am bouncing back to my job and of course back to the movies again fresher and finer.

God bless you all this is my testimony.

116 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Oh no i am weak

Anonymous said...

Omg! Speedy recovery bro. God's healing mercies. Lindaobserve


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AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

My goodness.

Mzz_Mary said...

Thank God for ur life

Unknown said...

God is wonderful. Am happy 4 his life.

Unknown said...

Thank God ooo

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Eze said...

Too long a story to read......thankGod u survived it all.....am happy for u.....but learn to summarize

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Eze said...

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PRETTY GIRL said...

Wow! God is still in the business of performing miracles....he's so lucky to have made it out alive#Wish him quickest recovery

Blog It With Olivia said...

Awwww
Not a good sight
Thank God he survived it o

FIZZICHILLIO said...

Thank you Lord for this miracle and testimony!!

#FiZz

9jahub.com said...

it is well

Unknown said...

God is awesome.

Anonymous said...

OMG,I saw this accident, i saw this and i was wondering... God is,wonderful. I thank him for your life.the healing process will be more speedy,both body n soul InJesus name.just a month n ure bouncing back, hmmmm it can only b God

Unknown said...

So sorry!Life,you can never predict it.

Unknown said...

God be Praise...

LIFE WITH GIGI said...

I praise God for ur life o





Gm

Bonita Bislam said...

Hmmsometimes the uncertainties of life bothers me.One minute you're happy and healthy ,the next minute you feel the whole world is tumbling down on you.His was a miracle and I thank God for his life

Unknown said...

I just spoke to him now, am short of words to say d least but I rejoice with him, God will perfect all that concerns u, amen. Stay blessed.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

Na was o! God is Awesome. Thanks be to God for His mercies. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

So na so fire take destroy dis fine face..but THankGod u re alive to tell d story..God is truely awesome...wat a testimony ..so many aint so fortunate as u..thank God for ur life..

Unknown said...

Na was o! God is Awesome. Thanks be to God for His mercies. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Na was o! God is Awesome. Thanks be to God for His mercies. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Na was o! God is Awesome. Thanks be to God for His mercies. Linda take note!

Kponskii said...

Thank God for your his mercies. U'll pull through.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Anonymous said...

Unto God be the glory. Thank God for your life.

Unknown said...

I keep feeling the chills while trolling thru the page.
Thank God 4 Dude and may the healing process never cease.
'God's mercies never comes to an end as they are new every Morning. Great is thy faithfulness as the stead fast love of the Lord never ceases.

That Function Gurl said...

Wow! You are a living testimony sir! Thank God for your life and for your family!

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

MADE IN NIGERIA said...

Awwwwwwww, it can only be God!!!! Thank God 4 speedy recovery.

Unknown said...

Brother it is the lords' doing

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

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Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Unknown said...

All praises be to Jesus. I yhank God for your life. May your healing be perfected in Jesus name.

Maubelle said...

Thank God For quick recovery. I actually saw that burnt car on that cemetery road that morning and I said to myself will the person that was in the car survive it. God is a miraculous worker. Linda pls post my comment.

Unknown said...

Von I really tnk God 4ur life, and may God almighty heal u permanent. May he replenish u wit gud skin. It is well wit u, ur life is truly a testimony. Linda take note.

Anonymous said...

God bless you. I dont know you but i thank God for your life.

Anonymous said...

God bless you. I dont know you but i thank God for your life.

tompish said...

thank God for his life...bro hold ur God tight.

Unknown said...

You're truly a testimony. I thank the almighty for you. God bless

Unknown said...

Tnk God for u Von.. quicker recovery is all I pray for u

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Jesus is indeed Lord. God is alive o

Unknown said...

Thank God for ur life.

Anonymous said...

you are so lucky..

Tito. said...

God is Good oh, may ur healing be complete and permanent. God bless ur family.

OSINANL said...

Thank God for healing

Anonymous said...

God be praised for saving your life

PATSY Collections said...

I thank God for ur life, to God be the glory. Every day is a miracle.

Unknown said...

All glory, honour n adoration b 2 God almighty. God wl finish d work he as started in his life IJN.

Unknown said...

All glory, honour n adoration b 2 God almighty. God wl finish d work he as started in his life IJN.

Unknown said...

All glory, honour n adoration b 2 God almighty. God wl finish d work he as started in his life IJN.

Unknown said...

Fank God 4 His mercies oooo....only God could have done this.

Unknown said...

We give God all they glory..





...JOSHSAYSO..LIB..FAN

Unknown said...

Thank JESUS

Unknown said...

Thank u JESUS

Unknown said...

Thank God for him

Unknown said...

Thank God for your life

Anonymous said...

This dude is my childhood friend, from Ughelli and a junior in Goverment College Ughelli. So sad brother, God will restore you bro.

Unknown said...

Thank God you survived.

Unknown said...

Am so happy for you Von.
Thanks to God.

Innocentia Annie said...

See what fire did to this guy's cute look
Thank God for his life.

Unknown said...

Woah I saw the burnt car and wondered what happened. Thank God for your life.

Unknown said...

God you are wonderful. We will never stop to thank you for all you have done for us. Thank you for the life of our brother. May the almighty God continue his healing on him, now and for ever, Amen. My brother, God is great.

Anonymous said...

The black general! Thank God for you and your family! He will surely restore you. Ame.

Unknown said...

Wow! God really saved him frm attacks of enemies dat wanted to cut short his life. Indeed they r peoplle around dat r not happy wit our progress in life.

Unknown said...

thank God u are alive


...linda i'm here...

Joy said...

I am sure you are one sick idiot... wait till u go through something like that, let's see if you'll remember summary....chicken wings!!!

Unknown said...

thank God u are alive


...linda i'm here...

Unknown said...

God is awesome! Thank u Lord for sparing his life....

Favour belle said...

God is indeed gracious. I wish you speedy recovery

Anonymous said...

U are a big fool

Unknown said...

God is indeed a wonderful God.. Nothing pass God!

Unknown said...

It is well with you.God is a miracle worker.
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Yinka said...

You are just a big fool..go and burn and come and summarize for us now. Idiot. So upsettiing. Instead of u to jst thank God for the guy or say nothing at all

Nky said...

Thank God for his life..

Anonymous said...

Jesus is Lord..Thank God for ur life & quick recovery.Ps118.

Unknown said...

Get Well Bro.

Unknown said...

The lesson drawn from this piece is that we should appreciate God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. His glory & mercy shall continue to be upon us all. Thank Baba God 4 ur life. When u thank Him, He will do more.

ary said...

Oh wow!

ary said...

Oh wow!

Sylvonce said...

Wow! Wow wow! Thank God for u. He brought u back for a reason.

Unknown said...

YOU ARE VERY LUCKY, U SHD BE GRATEFUL TO GOD!

Anonymous said...

@Henry, go and face ur studies and learn how to read. #anunpam

Anonymous said...

Pig

Anonymous said...

You will be fine in Jesus Name. something similar happened to my friend .. she sustained burns from a pressure cooker (3rd and 4th degree) ... now she is fine and you won't believe it if she told you.
again, may the Blood of Jesus wash all over you and heal you Amen

Temmy said...

Its indeed a huge testimony..... Thank God for your life bro!!! The Lord will heal you permanently IJN

Unknown said...

Well, tank God he survived.

Damochedxb said...

Young man, you might think you are just making a flimsy stupid comment that can't do any harm to you. Be careful the kind of thoughts and things u put out... They will always bounce back into your life one way or the other. Someone went through such traumatic event that could have ended his life and you want him to summarise his testimony? Better Hope the devil doesnt summarise your life as u are a fan of summary. I believe that as u mature you will learn to keep quiet when u have nothing good to say.

Unknown said...

Thank God

Mr 47 said...

Wow! I remember u Von, i can never forget u the pain n fairy look on your face when Ezugo found the treasure knowing u got to where the treasure was buried first... I thank God for your life and trust me, this incident marks the beginning of new things in your life. God bless u and your household

Anonymous said...

Thank you Jesus. Be glorified oh Lord.

Anonymous said...

Truly God is a miracle worker...

Anonymous said...

Truly God is a miracle worker

Unknown said...

Thank God for u. He kept u alive for a reason.



#TeamBlessed#

Unknown said...

"JESUS CHRIST! GOD IS AWESOME." You are indeed God's special child. I pray that God will perfect his healing and I also pray that God will favor you. Be cheerful, be happy and just have it at the back of your mind that you are special.

Boladale emvicc2000@yahoo.com said...

To God be the glory, the Lord that has seen you to this stage will perfect everything that remain INJ - amen.

Anonymous said...

I really dont understand how soo cruel and insensitive some LIBers can be.....

Von comes out single handedly to share his testimony to the world... if he so wanted it to be 2 pages he can damn well do as he pleases..you have a choice of either reading all of it or summarizing with your eyes.. u shouldn come out and utter things you like..observe and keep it to yourself.

This is his testimony and am so sure he didn realli put everything he wanted to say in writing in other not to bore the readers but somepple still complained.

Back to the topic: I do want to thank God for Von's (Your) life cs God has a lot in store for you. Wishing you speedy recovery

Anonymous said...

Wow! Von, I thank God for ur life, God is on ur side and He will restore you completely in Jesus name. I spoke with Ese your sister yesterday she said the first photos of the burns still gives her chills and makes her cry till date, I can imagine! Stay strong brother, quick recovery I pray for you from the depth of my heart in Jesus name.

Unknown said...

Thank God you are alive and healing fast

rhodajc said...

God is indeed wonderful!

Unknown said...

This can only be God. Wishing you magnificent recovery in Jesus name

sparkyimma said...

First of all I thank God for your life. I dont comment here often but I choose to comment cos I know you might take solace in it. Am a burns survivor myself and I have to tell you that no part of it was easy but it only takes God and your will to live, to survive and go thru recovery I wish you a smooth recovery. I know the scarring and color patches might worry you but it takes time to color all back. God bless you.

Walata said...

Thnx to God he saved ur life

THERESA said...

BLESS HIS NAME O YEAH ISREAL GOD HAS SAVED VON THE GENERAL. THANKS GOD... VON WE LOVE U

Unknown said...

Thank God for saving his life

Unknown said...

Thank God for His faithfulness

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