Man Who Shared Nanyah's Burial Video Breaks Silence on Viral Mystery
A Nigerian man, Bobby Onyebuchi Onu, has publicly addressed the widespread speculation surrounding a viral video from the burial of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah. The video, which showed her coffin being lowered into the grave, sparked intense debate after viewers claimed to see a mysterious object thrown into the burial site.
Clarification on the Viral Burial Moment
In a follow-up video, Bobby Onyebuchi Onu, who recorded and originally posted the clip, moved to set the record straight. He explained that the object seen in the video was not anything unusual but simply a rose flower. According to his account, the rose was dropped by a choir member who became overwhelmed with emotion during the graveside ceremony.
He stated: "Nothing was thrown into the grave except a flower. A rose flower. This was what was dropped inside the grave. Nothing more." He further elaborated that the rose had been distributed earlier during the funeral mass and was later placed into the grave as a symbolic gesture of love and farewell to the deceased singer.
Addressing Online Rumors and Reactions
The clarification came in response to numerous comments and questions from social media users who had viewed the viral video. For instance, a Facebook user named Jennifer Echebiri had remarked, "Am I the only one that saw what was thrown into that grave?" highlighting the curiosity and speculation that had spread online.
Bobby emphasized that the choir member dropped the rose while mourning, saying, "The choir member dropped it inside the grave, you know, telling Nanyah that she loves her. Okay? You people should stop all this drama and tagging... 'what was thrown in?' Everybody wants to know what was thrown into the grave."
Community Responses and Related Stories
Following his explanation, many online users expressed relief and appreciation. Comments included:
- Choir Gist - Ashiri Kwaya: "My dear, you did well to explain to them. Ikegwuru uka."
- JossyZinney: "It’s good how you cleared the air o. Make them talk they go."
- Juliet Peters: "Thank you for the clarification."
- Adisi Franklin: "I was also concerned about that stuff, I saw it, glad you clear the air, since it was a rose thrown inside grave on a good intention, no problems, if anything otherwise back to the sender."
In related news, a man claiming to be from Nanyah's village suggested that her death might have spiritual connections tied to her surname and ancestral heritage. Additionally, a close friend of the singer shared why he initially refrained from posting her photos after her death and announced a 30-day memorial called Pie Jesu Requiem to honor her legacy, inviting fellow musicians to participate in tributes.
Nanyah, a rising singer, tragically died on January 31, 2026, after suffering a snakebite. Her burial has since attracted significant attention, with this viral video and its subsequent clarification adding to the public discourse surrounding her passing.
