The Nigerian entertainment industry was thrown into mourning yesterday as rising skit maker and comedian, Sanku, was confirmed dead following a fatal auto crash along the Oyo–Ogbomoso Expressway.
The tragic incident occurred at Oolo village when his vehicle reportedly veered off the road and plunged into a ditch. Eyewitnesses recounted how the entertainer was pulled out of the wreckage in a critical condition and rushed to a medical facility in Ogbomoso, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
News of his death, which first filtered through social media on Monday night, has now been confirmed by close associates and colleagues in the comedy industry, ending hours of uncertainty and conflicting reports.
Tributes have since begun pouring in from fellow content creators and fans alike, who described Sanku as a vibrant talent whose creativity and humour resonated with the streets and endeared him to a broad audience.
Abdulateef Tojubole, Orilabi, Baby of TikTok and several others took to their handles to mourn the late skit maker, recalling his passion for storytelling and his ability to connect with everyday struggles through laughter.
His passing, at a youthful age, has once again drawn attention to the rising toll of road accidents on Nigeria’s highways, with fans calling for safer roads and stricter adherence to traffic regulations.
For many, Sanku’s sudden death is not just the loss of a comedian but the silencing of a voice that had begun to shape the narrative of new-age entertainment.
