- Popular Nigerian comedian Sanku has tragically passed away following a car accident on Ogbomoso Road, Oyo State
- Content creator Jidex Klothing confirmed the news in a tearful TikTok video, expressing deep sorrow and reflecting on life’s unpredictability
- The incident has sparked widespread grief on social media, with fans and followers mourning the loss and offering heartfelt condolences
Nigerian content creator Jidex Klothing has confirmed the death of popular comedian Sanku in an emotional TikTok video.
The heartbreaking update comes after earlier reports that Sanku was involved in a terrible car accident on Monday, September 1, along Ogbomoso Road, Oyo State.
Source: Instagram
Visibly devastated, Jidex expressed his grief, saying he was weakened by the tragic news.
He reflected on the fragility of life, noting how someone who left home in good health, intending to return, could suddenly be gone forever.
An earlier video shared by Jidex showed the wreckage of the vehicle involved, and he stated that while multiple passengers were affected, Sanku and another individual may not survive due to the severity of the situation.

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Expressing sadness, Jidex noted that yesterday was Phyna’s sister, Ruth, who died, and today is Sanku.
Sharing the video, he wrote:
“Rest in peace 🪦 😣 Zanku comedy.”
Watch the video below:
Sanku’s death sparks reactions
The disturbing news has sent shockwaves across social media, with some netizens reacting in disbelief while others sent condolence messages.
Legit.ng spotted some comments:
Say hey to TMG wrote:
He posted yesterday with the caption “when it’s time for us to enjoy all we worked for, May we not lost our life” 💔😩😭😭😭😭 RIP SANKU 💡 🕊️
⭐ثروةBollintee✨ wrote:
Haaaaaa 😭😭😭😭😭😭 This is too much 😭 God pls 🙏 🙏 🙏 Untimely death is not our portion 🙏 Rip Sanku 😭
Bolexzy Btc said:
His not dead bro
WURAOLA 👜🍒 wrote:
I never cry on anyone before 😢but this one I cry ooo😭💔Amen 😭
BIG🤮 Tizzy⭐️💫 wrote:
Ah omo 😩😭💔 we lost another brother again🤦….Person wey Dey give me joy don die niyen o Jesu 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔so we no go hear from him again like this
Imole Ikorodu⚠️ noted:
We make plans for life, but none of us knows what life has planned for us💔💔
Kashlord 4th wife📸🎀 commented:
Haaa Omoh weytin sup like this 😭😭this death of youth don too much ooo God have mercy
sir_richie_derrick averred:
Nigerians like posting Rip sha nobody Dey post the boy content oo he done go now rip everywhere Otida o
lola_savage02 said:
Haaa funniest part is,the way i was on his page dis morning,i laughed and laughed sooo i wont see ur content again haaaaaaa ino lilia💔😔😔dis really hurt 💔💔💔💔
zinahcolada noted:
Dead is irrespecter of anyone, same dead that took my sister on Christmas day last year didn’t even think twice, and pity us only to come this year February for my brother again. May his soul rest in peace.

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Source: TikTok
Comedian Carter Efe’s studio catches fire
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian comedian Carter Efe’s studio caught fire during a livestreamed fire stunt involving a self-acclaimed magician.
The flames spread rapidly, causing panic among the group as they scrambled to extinguish the blaze.
Luckily for them, no one was harmed.
Source: Legit.ng