TikToker Joseph Prince Battles for Life After Being Stabbed, Pictures Emerge: “Getting Out of Hand”
Nigerian TikTok influencer Joseph Prince is recovering after being stabbed during a violent confrontation with street touts. The incident occurred while his production team was returning from a promotional campaign.
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The attack highlights growing concerns regarding street violence and safety for public figures and content creators in Nigeria.
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Nigerian TikTok influencer and filmmaker Joseph Prince, widely known as Joffy, is currently receiving medical treatment after he was stabbed during a violent confrontation with street touts.
His management posted a statement on his official TikTok page on Friday, 17 July 2026, confirming the attack and urging the public not to believe reports claiming he had died.
Reactions as TikToker Joseph Prince battles for life after being stabbed. Photo credit@josephprince Source: Instagram How the attack unfolded on Joseph Prince According to the statement, Joffy and members of his production team were on their way back from a promotional campaign for their forthcoming film, 'The Last Bell', when they were accosted by touts demanding money .
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