A man named Azubuike from Mbosi village in Ihiala District, Anambra State, Nigeria, shocked the world by reportedly burying his late father in a brand-new BMW SUV. The vehicle, which cost about ₦32 million at the time, was estimated to be worth over 330 million Ugandan Shillings. Azubuike was said to have made a promise to his father while he was still alive, vowing to buy him a luxury car. Unfortunately, the father passed away before Azubuike could fulfill that dream. To keep his word dramatically and unusually, Azubuike used the BMW X6 as his father’s coffin.
Photos that surfaced online showed the flashy silver BMW being lowered into a six-foot-deep grave in an area of Anambra. The images quickly spread across social media platforms, gathering thousands of shares and comments. Many people were left in disbelief, wondering whether the story was real or fake. Some praised Azubuike for grandly honoring his father, saying it was a bold show of love. Others strongly disagreed, calling it wasteful and unnecessary, especially in a poor village where many locals struggle to meet basic needs.
The act drew mixed reactions from across Nigeria and beyond. Some residents in the village were reportedly upset, arguing that the money used to buy the car could have been spent on helping people in need or even given to the father while he was still alive. One Facebook user commented, “You don’t need to bury someone in a car to show love. Buy the car while they are alive and give them joy. This is just for attention.” Some people even joked online that they would dig up the vehicle and drive away with it, suggesting the burial site might become a target for grave robbers.
As the story continued to spread, fact-checking organizations began investigating its truth. It was later discovered that the viral photos did not come from a real burial. Instead, they were taken from the set of a Nigerian movie called “Social Club.” According to reports from AFP and Africa Check, the images were staged, and the scene was filmed in Asaba, Delta State. Actors from the movie confirmed that it was not an actual funeral, and the story had been misunderstood and misreported.
Despite the clarification, the story had already captured global attention, with many people believing it to be true. The viral nature of the images highlights how quickly stories can spread online, especially when they are unusual or emotional. It also shows the importance of verifying news before sharing or reacting to it. While the idea of burying someone in a luxury car may seem shocking or even offensive to some, it also opens up deeper conversations about culture, wealth, and the ways people choose to remember their loved ones.
