Raji Samad Adetola, the Nigerian skit maker and fast-rising comedian popularly known as Sanku Comedy, has died following a fatal car crash.
Gatekeepers News reports that Sanku passed away on Monday after being involved in a ghastly accident along the Oyo–Ogbomoso expressway in Ibadan.
Earlier reports indicated that he and his friends had been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, sparking concern and prayers from fans on social media.
Yoruba actress Funmi Awelewa later confirmed his death in a heartfelt Instagram post, recounting her frantic efforts to get updates on his condition.
“When I saw the news online, I quickly sent one of my students that stays close to Bowen hospital and he told me that he met one of your friends at the hospital who told us that you’re responding to treatment. I prayed God, we prayed!!!!” she wrote.
In an accompanying caption, Awelewa revealed the late comedian had a role in her upcoming film.
“The pain, effort, strength, struggle… nothing makes sense. I’m heartbroken. Even the film is not out yet. It doesn’t make sense for real,” she added.
The tragedy came just hours after Sanku shared a video on his TikTok page, where he was seen vibing to a song with a friend.
“When it’s time for us to enjoy what we worked hard for, may we never lose our lives,” he captioned the post.
Sanku Comedy first rose to prominence in 2021 with his unique blend of witty storytelling and sharp humour. He became widely known for his popular skit series, ‘Zanku Exchange’.
