Sanku, a rising TikTok star from Nigeria with more than 2 million followers, has died in a devastating car crash. He was only 20. According to Daily Post, the influencer was involved in a collision on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Ibadan, Nigeria, on Monday, September 1.
Photos and videos from the scene, showing a vehicle that had veered into a ditch, quickly circulated online.
Sanku, who was traveling with a friend, was rushed to the hospital, where both were later pronounced dead hours after the crash.
Known for Comedy Skits & Viral Content
Sanku started posting on TikTok in 2021 and quickly rose to fame with his funny skits and collaborations. His lively energy and sharp humor drew in more than 2 million followers, who loved his daily content. From lip-syncs and playful storylines to witty banter, his videos connected with fans across Nigeria and beyond.
Thanks to his creativity and consistency, Sanku became one of TikTokâs rising stars, remembered for the joy and laughter he brought to so many. His final post before his death was a collaboration with fellow creator Krish Richie. Overlaid on the video was the haunting message:
âWhen itâs time for us to enjoy what we worked hard for, may we never lose our life ð©ð.â
‘Continue resting champ ðð︒: Fans & Creators Share Emotional Tributes
After the news of his passing broke, fellow creators and fans flooded TikTok and Instagram with tributes. One fan wrote: “Continue resting champ ðð︔
âRest in peace 𪦠ð£,â creator Jidex Klothing wrote. âððï¸ My beloved ððï¸,â added TikToker Eregele alongside a montage of their videos together.
Nollywood actress Funmi Awelewa also expressed her grief on Instagram: âThe pain, the effort, the strength, the struggle⦠Walai nothing makes sense. Iâm heartbroken ð¢.â
Fans echoed the heartbreak in the comments of his last video, writing messages like, âWhy so soon Sanku ðâ and âRest well legend ðð.â
Remembering Sankuâs Legacy
In just a few years, Sanku created a legacy on TikTok that will not be forgotten. His comedic timing and joyful energy made him one of Nigeriaâs fastest-growing creators, earning him nearly two million followers in just three years.
As tributes continue to pour in, fans remember Sanku not only for his humor but also for the positivity he brought into their lives. âWe make plans for life, but none of us knows what life has planned for us ð¤¦ââï¸ God why!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ð,â one follower wrote.
Sankuâs death is the latest tragedy to shake the Nigerian entertainment community, reminding fans and fellow creators of the fragility of life.
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