Samuel Banks Devastated After Losing iPhone 17 Pro Max at Concert

Samuel Banks loses his iPhone 17 Pro Max at a Lagos concert, just days after celebrating a new home. Fans sympathise with the skit maker.

Samuel Banks, the popular Nigerian skit maker whose real name is Samuel Bankole, is experiencing a rough patch after losing his newly purchased iPhone 17 Pro Max during a concert at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

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The incident occurred on Friday night during the Luli Concert, organised by the Celestial Church of Christ—a programme Samuel Banks had passionately promoted on his social media in the days leading up to the event.

In promotional videos, the comedian appeared in his signature white garment, expressing enthusiasm about the spiritual gathering.

However, things took a different turn when a now-viral video showed the visibly distressed content creator pacing through the crowd, anxiously searching for his phone. Alongside him was his partner, who looked equally concerned. Several bystanders joined the search effort, attempting to call the missing device, but to no avail.

The phone, a top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max, was said to be only recently acquired—another symbol of Samuel’s rising career.

The timing of the loss is particularly unfortunate, coming shortly after he celebrated purchasing a new home, marking what had seemed like a season of success for the fast-rising entertainer.

Though shaken, Samuel Banks has not yet issued a formal statement. Fans online have expressed sympathy and support, while others used the opportunity to caution celebrities about personal belongings at large public events.

This incident draws parallels to a similar experience suffered by DJ Cuppy, who had her phone stolen on the streets of London in a widely reported incident. It highlights the growing concern about security at public gatherings—even for well-known personalities.

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As the news spreads, followers of Samuel Banks hope for a positive resolution, either through the return of the device or a swift replacement.