Nigeria Mourns: Tributes Pour In for Renowned Vlogger Afobaje Following His Death in Lagos
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The news of Afobaje’s sudden death has ignited a wave of grief on social media, with Nigerians from all walks of life sharing their condolences and reflecting on his significant impact.
Fans and colleagues of the famous Yoruba vlogger and entrepreneur have been mourning his passing on social media. Afobaje, who died on Saturday after collapsing at Ikeja Cement in Lagos while playing football, was known for his unique way of promoting Yoruba culture through his vlogs, always doing his voiceovers in Yoruba.
The cause of his death remains unknown at the time of this report. Despite this, the sadness of his demise has sparked a wave of grief online, with many Nigerians expressing their sorrow and honoring his contributions.
Nigerian blogger @naijashimadun_ shared their last conversation with Afobaje on Instagram on the eve of his death. In the chat, Afobaje had sent the blogger some money and expressed concern about the situation at home amidst ongoing protests against poor governance. These protests, which had been ongoing for several days, responded to the perceived lack of accountability and transparency in the government and the resulting economic hardships many Nigerians face.
“He was so concerned about the people at home for two days due to the protest with no food to eat. Even though I told him we could postpone the giveaway, he said no and still sent money from the limited resources on hand. I’m happy he brought joy to many faces yesterday, not knowing he only had a few more hours on earth,” the blogger wrote.
Afobaje was beloved across all social media plat
forms, and his fans have used these platforms to pay tribute to him. A fan, Adetola Olivet, via X, acknowledged Afobaje as his indirect motivation and urged people to enjoy life while it lasts. “This guy was my indirect motivation. I always promised to beat poverty because his personality, charisma, and lifestyle resonated with mine. I haven’t felt this sad about someone’s death. Just enjoy life while it lasts. Nothing we bring, nothing we go carry go,” he said.
Pooja, another fan, expressed grief via X, saying he got inspiration for his travels from Afobaje’s content. “Sadly, Afobaje has passed away. He was that page from which I always get inspiration for my travels,” he wrote.
Another fan on X questioned the struggles of life following the death of the vlogger. “What’s the stress of life? Someone will struggle to make it in life, and life and death will just come. Afobaje had everything he wanted in life, but now death came for him. So what’s the essence of the struggles? Rest in peace, Afobaje.”
Many of Afobaje’s fans are still in disbelief about the news of his death. Alfa Milo expressed his shock via X, saying, “Nothing pains me today more than the death of Afobaje. I was starting to love his content on TikTok. I don’t want to believe he is dead. Someone tell me he faked it.”
Ella, also via X, advised people to go for regular medical check-ups in light of Afobaje’s untimely passing.
Afobaje, whose real name was unknown, was celebrated for his remarkable talent in turning everyday moments into engaging stories, a skill that made him famous online and earned the appreciation of his audience. His death is a significant loss to Nigeria’s digital landscape, and he will be remembered for his contributions to promoting Yoruba culture and his engaging vlogs.
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