Sanku’s Old Video of Escaping Accident Weeks Before His Death Surfaces Online: "He Got The Signs"
- Fans were left heartbroken after a resurfaced video showed Sanku narrowly avoiding a crash just two weeks before the tragedy
- The skitmaker, who rose to fame in 2024, died in a fatal accident with other friends on the Oyo-Ogbomoso road
- Friends, bloggers, and celebrities have flooded social media with tributes to the late comic actor
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The Nigerian entertainment space is still reeling from the shocking death of skitmaker Sanku Olaniyi, popularly known as Mrsankucomedy, who lost his life in a ghastly car accident on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Hours after the confirmation of his passing, another video of the comedian surfaced online, leaving fans even more devastated.
In the now-viral clip, Sanku was seen with friends, stranded on the roadside after what appeared to be another near-fatal accident involving the same Lexus SUV that would later be involved in his death.
Source: Instagram
The caption read: “This was us escaping accident 2 weeks ago.”
Sanku began his comedy career in 2021 but rose to prominence in 2024 after a freestyle skit went viral with over 70,000 views.
His witty delivery, unique style, and relatable humor quickly earned him a loyal audience on TikTok and Instagram.
Just as his career was gaining serious traction, fate struck cruelly.
Watch the video here:
Netizens continue to mourn Sanku
More condolences continue to pour in from social media users
Ayinde jnr😽❤️
"Abeg no check my last post o the sanku accident was so terrible"
Simple Life
"Hmm Speed kills! Let's be careful when driving and always take care to maintain your vehicle properly."
Luxury Reviews
"He got the sign but failed to overcome it cause they don’t see it as sign not Up and Grateful always always go deep to thanks for everything ooooo and once done pray make sure you give those in need to get the prayer answer don’t drink while driving don’t lose focus don’t laugh and joke with your friends while driving cause any small distraction can cause you a life RIP Sanku I pray you find peace and May God heal your families"
@lanre:
"This particular rx no get balancing the first day I drove my sis own, na God safe me, almost crashed the car cus I speed through corner and that's how I drove my spider pass that place everytime, same speed with rx I almost lost the control, all Lexus products lack good balancing you can't drift with them."
@💫___Dangerous Baby___
"Omo since the day way him don buy that RX 350 na since then him haters come plenty omo there was signs him no Dey observe"
Source: Instagram
Sanku's last video trends
Legit.ng earlier reported the last video Sanku shared on his TikTok page before his death.
In it, the comic actor prayed not to lose his life when it was time to reap all he had worked for.
The video, which included a caption of him and a friend grooving to a song, carried a message that read: "When it is time for us to enjoy what we worked hard for, may we never lose our lives," he said.
Source: Legit.ng
