Lady Left in Shock After iPhone Charging Incident Goes Wrong

A young woman is counting her losses and counting her blessings after narrowly escaping harm when her iPhone exploded while charging.

In a video shared on social media, the visibly shaken lady displayed what was left of the phone — a charred and shattered device, reduced to ruins within seconds.

“I was just charging it like I normally do,” she said, holding back emotion. “Then suddenly, it exploded.”

The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but the dramatic footage quickly drew widespread attention online, with netizens offering sympathy, warnings, and wild theories.

Some observers blamed faulty charging accessories, while others speculated that the presence of her ATM card in the phone case may have worsened the incident.

Watch the video:

Reactions poured in:

@oluwaace warned: “There’s this all-white charger sold for ₦7k — charges super fast but dangerous. It has cracked two iPhones for me before. I don’t use it anymore.”

@olumachoo joked: “This doesn’t happen often. Na you know wetin your phone dey think wey make am vex explode.”

@Wewe_Of_Lagos recalled: “Same thing nearly happened to me last Sunday. The shock entered my body. My hand swelled up by morning. Thank God for mercy and Golden Cross Hospital.”

@BenedictOr19587 added: “That phone must have undergone multiple repairs — probably rewired. The device don tire, e dey beg the owner to let go before e cause real trouble.”

The incident has reignited conversations about phone safety, counterfeit chargers, and the risks of DIY repairs, especially in countries where access to certified Apple support is limited or expensive.

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