Tears as Comedian Sanku Reportedly Dies Following Fatal Accident

• Popular Nigerian comedian Sanku has tragically passed away following a car crash on Ogbomoso Road, Oyo State
• Content creator Jidex Klothing confirmed the news in an emotional TikTok video, expressing his deepest sorrow
• The incident has sparked widespread grief on social media, with fans and followers mourning the loss of Sanku

Nigerian content creator Jidex Klothing has confirmed the death of popular comedian Sanku in an emotional TikTok video on September 1.

The heartbreaking update comes after earlier reports that Sanku was involved in a terrible car accident on Monday on Ogbomoso Road, Oyo State.

Visibly devastated, Jidex expressed his grief, saying he was weakened by the tragic news. He reflected on the fragility of life, noting how someone who left home in good health, intending to return, could suddenly be gone forever.

An earlier video shared by the content creator showed the wreckage of the vehicle involved, and he stated that while multiple passengers were affected, Sanku and another person might not survive due to the severity of the crash.

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Expressing sadness, Jidex Klothing noted that yesterday (August 31, 2025), it was Phyna's sister, Ruth, who died, and Sanku just a day later. Sharing the video, he wrote:

"Rest in peace 🪦 😣 Zanku comedy."

Watch the TikTok video below:

Reactions to Jidex Klothing confirming Sanku's death

The disturbing news has gone viral on social media, with some netizens reacting in disbelief and others sending condolence messages.

Legit.ng spotted some comments:

Say hey to TMG wrote:

"He posted yesterday with the caption “when it’s time for us to enjoy all we worked for, May we not lost our life” 💔😩😭😭😭😭 RIP SANKU 💡 🕊️"

⭐ثروةBollintee✨ wrote:

"Haaaaaa 😭😭😭😭😭😭 This is too much 😭 God pls 🙏 🙏 🙏 Untimely death is not our portion 🙏 Rip Sanku 😭"

Bolexzy Btc said:

"His not dead bro."

WURAOLA 👜🍒 wrote:

"I never cry on anyone before 😢but this one I cry ooo😭💔Amen 😭"

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BIG🤮 Tizzy⭐️💫 wrote:

"Ah omo 😩😭💔 we lost another brother again🤦….Person wey Dey give me joy don die niyen o Jesu 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔so we no go hear from him again like this."

Imole Ikorodu⚠️ noted:

"We make plans for life, but none of us knows what life has planned for us💔💔"

Kashlord 4th wife📸🎀 commented:

"Haaa Omoh weytin sup like this 😭😭this death of youth don too much ooo God have mercy."

sir_richie_derrick averred:

"Nigerians like posting Rip sha nobody Dey post the boy content oo he done go now rip everywhere Otida o."

lola_savage02 said:

"Haaa funniest part is,the way i was on his page dis morning,i laughed and laughed sooo i wont see ur content again haaaaaaa ino lilia💔😔😔dis really hurt 💔💔💔💔"

zinahcolada noted:

"Dead is irrespecter of anyone, same dead that took my sister on Christmas day last year didn't even think twice, and pity us only to come this year February for my brother again. May his soul rest in peace."

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Actress Funmi Awelewa mourns Sanku's death:

Actor Lanre Adediwura mourns godson, Sanku:

Psychologist urges ethical mourning in digital age

A clinical psychologist and mental health awareness expert, Adeyinka Ogunremi, has called for greater mindfulness in the way people process and share tragic news online.

She told Legit.ng:

“Let’s be mindful, present, and kind to ourselves and to others in these times when we encounter tragedies on media.”

“This message is especially important as we share contents through our handles in this our social-media-driven culture, and where public grief unfolds in real time.”

“As a society, we must learn to mourn ethically and support mental well-being, even online,” Ogunremi added.

Comedian Carter Efe's studio catches fire

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian comedian Carter Efe's studio had caught fire during a livestreamed stunt involving a magician.

The flames spread rapidly, causing panic among the group as they scrambled to extinguish the blaze. Luckily for them, however, no one was hurt.

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Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a psychologist for this report.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng