Nigerian Celebrities Who Died in 2025
A heartbreaking look back at the Nigerian stars from Nollywood, music, comedy, and journalism who passed away in 2025. Remembering their legacies and impact.
A heartbreaking look back at the Nigerian stars from Nollywood, music, comedy, and journalism who passed away in 2025. Remembering their legacies and impact.
Popular X personal shopper Aunty Esther has passed away after reportedly declining a blood transfusion due to her Jehovah's Witness faith. Read the full story on the medical and religious dilemma.
A Nigerian man's emotional tribute to late personal shopper Aunty Esther, sharing their final chat before she lost her battle with cancer, has moved netizens. Read the touching exchange and see how Nigerians are reacting.
Popular social media user Aunty Esther has died after a battle with breast cancer. Her case ignited a nationwide debate on faith and medicine after she rejected a blood transfusion. Read the full story and reactions.
Nigerian social media mourns as Aunty Esther loses her fight with cancer. People Lady pens emotional tribute, recalling her relentless hustle. Read the full story.
Popular Nigerian social media user Aunty Esther has passed away after refusing a blood transfusion due to her Jehovah's Witness faith during her breast cancer treatment. Read the full story.
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
Nigeria mourns Esther Mensah, the 'Pepper Girl', who died at 34 after declining a life-saving blood transfusion for breast cancer treatment despite a ₦30 million crowdfund. Read the full story.
Nigeria mourns Esther 'Pepper Girl' Mensah, who died at 34 after refusing a life-saving blood transfusion due to her faith, despite a ₦30m crowdfund. Read the full story.
Kemisola Mustapha, a Nigerian mother battling cancer, has taken to social media to find a second wife for her supportive husband, citing her health struggles. Read her emotional story.
Decades after her death, Baba Vanga's predictions for 2026 spark global debate. Will we see alien contact, major disasters, or a cancer breakthrough? Explore the facts and fiction.
Nigeria's health ministry announces a landmark achievement: over 12 million girls aged 9-14 vaccinated against HPV to prevent cervical cancer. A key success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.
Afrobeat star Seun Kuti shares a viral story of a family who allegedly spent $250,000 and lost a cancer patient after relying on Pastor Adeboye's prayers for healing. Read the full details and reactions.
Health experts in Nigeria stress the critical need for routine prostate cancer screening for men aged 40+. Early detection saves lives and reduces the disease's growing burden.
A heartbreaking look back at the Nollywood stars and entertainers Nigeria lost in 2025, from veteran actors to rising talents. Remember their legacies.
The Nigerian faith community is in mourning following the passing of three prominent pastors in 2025. Their deaths have left a profound void. Read more about their impact and the legacy they leave behind.
Norwegian football legend Age Hareide, former Manchester City player and Denmark coach, dies at 72 after brain cancer battle. Tributes pour in from clubs and fans worldwide.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
A Nigerian man retracts false allegations against influencer Wizarab, accused of tampering with funds for Aunty Esther's cancer treatment. Wizarab's detailed rebuttal highlights key inconsistencies.
A former Jehovah's Witness details the severe social and familial ostracism members face for accepting a blood transfusion, sharing her personal story of carrying a 'let me die' card.
Ex-BBNaija star Tacha criticizes online vendor Aunty Esther for rejecting a blood transfusion during cancer treatment, despite over N30m in donations. Read the full story and reactions.
A Jehovah's Witness member writes an open letter to cancer patient Aunty Esther, detailing how she can get full financial and medical support from the congregation after public backlash.
Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
Nigerian influencer Aunty Esther refuses blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs while battling cancer, sparking intense online debate. Read the full story and reactions.
Popular X shopper Aunty Esther, diagnosed with cancer, declines vital blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs, causing donors and medical volunteers to withdraw support. Read the full story.
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop shares his shocking prostate cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment journey. Read his powerful story and learn about the importance of regular PSA tests.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of 10.