By Ugandan R&B singer Maro has spoken publicly for the first time about the harrowing car accident that nearly claimed his life and that of his young daughter on April 20, 2025 while in Zambia
In a heartfelt video shared on his official Instagram page, the singer, real name Ronald Magada, recounted the terrifying moments of the crash, his daughter’s resilience, and the wave of prayers and concern that followed during his days of silence.
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“Being away from your fans and your platforms in this age of social media is already considered death,” Maro said. “So I wasn’t around… of course something was wrong.”
Maro revealed that he and his daughter were involved in a severe accident, the details of which had circulated widely on social media, sparking concern over his well-being. He clarified that he was never in a coma, as some reports had speculated. Instead, he was nursing wounds, handling a police case, and coping with the emotional toll of the traumatic event.
The accident occurred while Maro was traveling with his daughter and two friends, including his brother and sister-in-law. His daughter, who was secured in a car seat at the time, sustained injuries from broken glass but was ultimately saved by local villagers who rushed to the scene.
“She was stuck in the car for over 30 minutes,” he narrated. “One villager cut the car seat and got her out before she got too tired from closing her eyes. She had glass in her eyelid—not the eye, thank God.”
Fighting back emotion, Maro described his daughter’s strength in those moments. “She was the strongest. She told me, ‘Don’t cry, I’m okay, Papa.’ Even when I sniffled, she asked if I was crying. She made me strong.”
He expressed deep gratitude for the selfless actions of bystanders and the miracle of survival. “If you see the car, you wouldn’t believe anyone made it out alive. But God knew who would survive, and I’m grateful He chose us.”
The artist and his companions were airlifted to Lusaka for medical attention. While he and his brother sustained minor injuries, he said his brother’s wife remains under care in South Africa.
Maro took time to reflect on the deeper meaning of the experience. “Life doesn’t even matter in that moment. What matters is the people you love. I was willing to trade my life for hers. I was given another chance to relive, to smile, to sing, to cry again.”
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Closing the video, the singer thanked his fans for their prayers during his absence, adding that although he lost his phone and had limited means of communication, he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support.
Maro’s emotional testimony has drawn widespread empathy online, with fans and fellow artists praising his strength and resilience in the face of tragedy.
The singer has not yet confirmed when he will return to music, but his message was clear: he is alive, healing, and more grateful than ever.
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