Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, popularly known as Sanku, has passed away following a car accident along Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State.
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Sanku’s death was confirmed on Monday by actor Yemi Elesho via his official Facebook page, sending shockwaves across social media.
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In a chilling coincidence, Sanku had released a skit on August 4 in which he humorously depicted himself in heaven after death.
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In the video, he lamented the absence of expected attendees and jokingly asked his partner to join him in hell so they could enjoy life together.
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Nollywood actors and fans have taken to social media to express their grief over the comedian’s untimely death.
Sharing heartbreak, Actress Funmi Awelewa wrote. “The pain, the effort, the strength, the struggle… walai nothing make sense. I’m heartbroken. Even film sef never come out! It does not make sense.”
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Reports indicate that Sanku and another victim were critically hurt, but the comedian ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
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See below;
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See some comments below:
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@IMOLE :”Omo this Zanku death no be ordinary eye ajeh .”
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@marycary090912:”What really happened that make car be like this.”
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@❣️ Taaoma❣️:”this accident no look normal ooo omoooooooo.”
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@Okikiola:”This Lexus does not have brake balancing… I have seen two losing it before.”
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@Elle Keeem:”But wait how the motor take reach there now? ds one pain me oooo.”
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@nicole quiet wallace:”The video where he was on the ground is different from this location of the accident scene .”
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@IJEBU:”Moh d**d in September 2023 Sanku September 2025, God why. Old people are there, why the youth. Sleep no Dey my eyes since yesterday .”
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@freeman10z:”Es350 and rx350 …. This cars are not meant for youth I dey talk am it has wasted so many souls the same rx 350 Lexus pai SANKU .”
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@InGodWeTrust:”Rest in perfect peace, brother. ✌️ To all celebrities and public figures, please take extra caution when traveling by road. If you’re going on a long journey, don’t rely on just one vehicle. Move with an escortt or at least two to three cars, and split yourselves among them. Even if it’s just a driver and one passenger in each car, it’s much safer. From what I observed, the accident happened on a road that is both busy and yet quiet at the same time. Imagine how many hours they must have been trapped before help arrived. And even after being rescued, there was no vehicle immediately available to rush them to the hospital. It’s also risky for strangers to stop on such quiet roads to render assistance. But if there had been multiple cars in the convoy, I strongly believe help would have come faster and they could have been taken to the hospital immediately. Besides, the chances of all vehicles having a tire burst at the same time are very slim. Please, let’s all prioritize safety because in moments like this, every second matters.”
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