{
  "id": 3553469,
  "title": "VIDEO: I need a car, Lagos TikToker appeals to Osimhen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:38:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos-based TikToker Kesari Okala has taken to social media to plead with Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen for a car. In a video that went viral, Okala recounted a previous meeting with Osimhen, where the Galatasaray striker had asked him what he desired. Okala mentioned he had thought about his request but had now decided that he needed a car. He expressed his dissatisfaction with his current situation, stating, \"I am tired.\" Okala also expressed gratitude for the N1m Osimhen had previously provided as transport fare during their encounter. He reached out to popular Nigerian social media figure Tunde Ednut to help spread his message and attract Osimhen's attention. The appeal has garnered attention on social media, with Okala hopeful that the Nigerian international will respond to his request.",
  "summary": "A Lagos TikToker, Kesari Okala, has made a viral appeal to Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen for a car, recalling a previous encounter with the footballer. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen/",
  "key_points": [
    "Lagos-based TikToker Kesari Okala appeals to Victor Osimhen for a car.",
    "Osimhen previously gave Okala N1m for transport fare.",
    "Okala seeks Osimhen's response to his car request."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "VIDEO: I need a car, Lagos TikToker appeals to Osimhen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-i-need-a-car-lagos-tiktoker-appeals-to-osimhen-3556630",
        "published": "2026-08-26T17:54:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}