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'The floods killed it' - Reggie Rockstone reveals he lost his car in Accra floods

Reggie Rockstone lost his car in the floods

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Popular Ghanaian Hiplife musician Reggie Rockstone has revealed that he lost his personal car to the devastating floods that hit Accra on June 29, 2026, leaving him to rely on ride-hailing services for now.

In a video shared on Instagram on June 26, the "Godfather of Hiplife" explained that his Corolla S did not survive the floods, forcing a change in his daily transportation arrangements.

"Right now, I have to be taking Ubers; my personal car, a Corolla S, is dead. The floods killed it," he said.

He noted that although his household has one other vehicle, he preferred not to share rides with his wife for the sake of his own convenience.

"We only have two cars. I could be riding with my wife, but for my own peace of mind, I'd rather not. So I will have to be investing in a lot of Ubers," he said.

Reggie Rockstone added that he intends to reach out to Shaxi, a ride-hailing service owned by colleague musician Shatta Wale, with whom he has previously worked as a brand ambassador, in the hope of getting some support.

"I will reach out to Shaxi because I have advertised for them before, so maybe they will show me some love," he said.

Watch how Alajo was submerged during Accra's devastating 1973 floods

Turning the situation into a content opportunity, the veteran rapper revealed plans to engage Uber drivers he rides with going forward, using the experience to explore everyday life in Accra.

On Monday, June 29, 2026, torrential rain hit Ghana's capital and several other regions. Approximately 140 mm of rain fell during the storm, making it one of the most intense single-day rainfall events Accra has experienced in several years.

Early reports put Accra's death toll at 12, but Ghana's nationwide death toll from the floods climbed to 34 across seven regions, with authorities cautioning that the figure could rise further as search and recovery continued. Over 45% of the deaths occurred in Accra, and the floods displaced 89,736 people nationwide, with Greater Accra recording the highest number at 54,712 affected persons.

The Ghana National Fire Service, alongside the Police Marine Unit, NADMO, and the Armed Forces, intensified rescue operations, evacuating 105 people trapped at Tse-Ado Last Stop alone, including 40 women, 20 men, and 45 children.

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command rescued more than 400 people. A four-storey building also collapsed at Tabora No. 6 in Accra, though all occupants had evacuated beforehand.

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