“Pray for Victony” – How a Near-Death Car Crash Forced His Parents to Finally Support His Music Dream
Victony’s story isn’t just about fame — it’s about survival, faith, and a second chance that turned doubters into believers.
The ‘Soweto’ crooner, whose real name is Anthony Ebuka Victor, just opened up in a raw interview about the painful turning point that made his parents finally accept his passion for music — a life-threatening car crash.
[smartslider3 slider="2"]Back in 2021, Victony’s world almost came to a tragic halt. The accident was brutal — one person lost their life, and three others were badly injured. Victony himself went through surgeries and had to rely on a wheelchair for months. But while he was physically broken, something powerful happened: the internet broke in prayer.
Social media lit up with the hashtag #PrayForVictony, as fans, fellow artists, and even strangers sent love and healing vibes his way. That overwhelming support wasn’t just healing his body — it was healing something else too: the gap between him and his parents.
In his own words: “My parents weren’t cool with me doing music from the jump. They didn’t tell me to stop, but they weren’t 100% supportive. They hoped I’d finish school and become an engineer.” But when the accident happened and they saw the global outpour of support, everything changed. “They saw how much impact I had on people, how people on social media were posting things like ‘pray for Victony’, and they realised my music career meant a lot to me. They just let me do what I wanted.”
That pivotal moment didn’t just change his family dynamic — it cemented Victony’s position in the industry. From his breakout collaboration with Mayorkun on ‘Holy Father’ to his record deal under Mainland Block Party, the star has been rising ever since. What tried to end him actually elevated him.
Now healed, stronger, and backed by the very people who once hesitated, Victony is living proof that sometimes, purpose is confirmed through pain. And sometimes, the loudest “yes” from your family comes when the world sees what they couldn’t.
