Popular Yoruba vlogger Afobaje has been laid to rest; watch video

• The remains of popular Yoruba vlogger and businessman Abimbola Ali, widely known as Afobaje have been laid to rest
• Afobaje was said to have collapsed while playing a football game in Ikeja Cement, Lagos, and was later pronounced dead
• In a new video shared on the gram, an ambulance containing his body was seen as people were asked to shut down their cameras

Nigerians across the globe were thrown into mourning following the announcement of the death of a Nigerian vlogger, Abimbola Ali, aka Afobaje, who died on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

He was said to have collapsed while playing a football game in Ikeja and was later confirmed dead.

Yoruba Vlogger & Businessman Afobaje has been buried. Credit: @theafobaje
Source: Instagram

In a new development, Afobaje has been reportedly laid to rest. A video circulating the internet, sighted by Legit.ng saw a white coffin in an ambulance. It was also noted that cameras were not allowed at the sad event.

Watch the video here:

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Afobaje was said to be the only child of his parents and was raised by a single mother.

Following his death, a Nigerian blogger, @naijashimadun_ shared his last chat from less than 24 hours before the unfortunate incident on Instagram.

Abimbola Ali was famous for his lifestyle vlogs in the Yoruba language, which made them unique and interesting.

Internet users mourn Afobaje

Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:

@pretty_aishat22:

"Oh no why him."

@houseofeniola_15:

"This is heartbreaking."

@oriyomi___7219:

"Rip Baba Awon Omoluabi."

@kimkaty2516:

"Good people don’t live longggg😢sun re Afobaje."

@ydk__kiki:

"This is really sad fr."

@donakynzo:

"Always check your health guys."

@am_hardey:

"Only child? OMG."

Actor Junior Pope is dead

It is a sad day in Nollywood as a popular actor Pope Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, died on his way to a movie location.

The news was shared by filmmaker Sam Olatunji, who revealed the cause of the actor's death, and three others.

Some of his fans have been left in shock as they expressed sadness over the passing of the talented role interpreter.

Source: Legit.ng