Comedian Sanku Laid to Rest in Osogbo Amid Tears, Videos Go Viral

• Nigerian comedian Raji Samad Adetola, better known as Sanku, was laid to rest in Osogbo, Osun state, amid tears
• Heart-wrenching videos online showed people weeping profusely as his body, wrapped in a white cloth, was brought out of the car
• Sanku died in a car crash on Monday, 1st September and his death continued to trigger shock and grief across social media

The burial of popular comedian Sanku took place in Osogbo, Osun state, amidst tears, sorrow, and a heavy atmosphere of mourning.

In several videos circulating online, a large crowd can be seen gathered to pay their final respects to the entertainer.

One emotional clip shows the moment Sanku's remains arrived for burial. As his body, wrapped in a white cloth, was brought out of the vehicle, loud cries and groans erupted from mourners.

Some individuals who were still in disbelief over the tragic incident could be heard screaming at the lifeless body as they repeatedly called his name.

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A group of young men subsequently carried the lifeless body off amid intense sorrow.

Watch the videos below:

Sanku tragically lost his life in a fatal car crash along the Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway in Oyo state on Monday, 1st September. He was reportedly driving alongside four others when the accident occurred. Reports stated that nobody survived.

Sanku's burial clips elicit reactions

The videos have since stirred a fresh wave of mourning among fans and followers across social media, with many expressing heartbreak and disbelief over his untimely death.

Legit.ng gathered some comments:

♥️Aisha♥️ wrote:

"r.i.p, may Allah forgive his shortcomings."

kikidaope113 affirmed:

"May your soul rest in perfect peace sanku."

modupe oluwa noted:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🙏🙏 inshallah 🙏."

~oyekola leemah🦋🌹❤️✓ said:

"May his soul rest in peace inshaAllah Ramon."

Alfa alajadhi ayoolo❤️noted:

"Nothing last forever may his soul rest in peace 😩."

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fifehanmi💋 wrote:

"I don't believe sanku is dead."

Recall that skit maker Sanku's death further elicited discussions online courtesy of the last video spotted on his TikTok page.

In the video, he prayed not to die before enjoying his success, prompting fans to believe he had a premonition.

The clip shared hours before his death trended on social media

Sanku complains to friend about recurring accidents

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that an old, disturbing conversation between late comedian Sanku and his friend, Makanjuola, emerged online following Sanku’s tragic death.

The chat, dated Tuesday, 5 August, reveals Sanku had expressed serious concerns about his safety just days before the fatal crash. In the messages, Sanku complained about a pattern of recurring accidents since purchasing his car, despite trusting his driver’s competence. He described the incidents as too frequent to count, leaving him confused and frustrated.

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Makanjuola, evidently alarmed, responded with disbelief, suggesting the situation was unusual. The resurfaced chat has since gone viral, drawing a wave of emotional reactions and comments from social media users. Many are now reflecting on the signs the comedian obviously had before his demise.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng