Tears Flow as 34-Year-Old Content Creator Sunshine is Finally Laid to Rest: "A Final Farewell”
- Sunshine was buried at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba after a somber funeral service that drew colleagues from the skit-making industry
- The content creator’s death was linked to complications from a fibroid surgery, allegedly exacerbated by a nationwide doctors’ strike
- Following her untimely passing, friends and family had to rely on public donations to ensure the late star received a dignified burial
Content creator Iniobong Esther Louis, widely known as Sunshine, has been buried in Lagos.
Sunshine, aged 34, reportedly passed away on January 9, 2026, following complications linked to a fibroid surgery that began weeks earlier in December 2025.
According to her close friend, Chidera Madu, Sunshine, who hailed from Nnung Udoe Itak in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, initially sought medical help at Orchid General Hospital in Lagos.
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However, the period coincided with a nationwide doctors’ strike, which reportedly limited the care she received.
Chidera explained that Sunshine was given pain relief but did not undergo a full diagnosis at the time.
As her condition worsened, she was transferred to another medical facility on January 2, 2026, in search of proper treatment.
Despite the move, Sunshine’s health reportedly declined, and she passed away days later, leaving her family and friends devastated.
Following the news of her death, friends and loved ones took to social media to appeal for financial assistance to ensure Sunshine received a dignified burial.
Sunshine’s burial rites commenced on Wednesday at the Lagos Island General Hospital in Marina. From there, her remains were transported in a solemn procession to Atan Cemetery in Yaba for interment.
Friends, family members, and fellow content creators gathered to pay their final respects. Tears flowed freely as those present reflected on her life, her talent, and the suddenness of her passing.
Service of songs holds for Bunmi Omije Ojumi
Meanwhile Late singer Bunmi Akinaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, is set to be buried as videos from her service of songs and candlelight procession have surfaced online.
In the trending videos, family and friends were seen gathered for her service of songs and candlelight procession.
Her lookalike daughter was inconsolable, crying throughout the ceremony, while her siblings were also seen in tears. Other family members were equally overwhelmed with grief.
In another video, a man came forward to clarify the reported misunderstanding between the late singer’s colleagues and her family.
Watch the burial video here:
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Actress Ajara Lasisi battles for life in hospital
Legit.ng earlier reported that fans and colleagues of petite actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, have expressed concern after a video shared by her colleague, Adeniyi Johnson, surfaced online.
In the viral clip, the small-sized actress was seen struggling to breathe while placed on oxygen in a hospital.
She was heard pleading for help, repeatedly saying “please” in Yoruba, as her eyes reflected visible pain and distress.
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