Tragedy Strikes: Skit Maker Mr Sanku Dies in Ghastly Car Accident

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of fast-rising skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, popularly known as Mr Sanku Comedy.

Sanku reportedly lost his life in a ghastly car accident along the Oyo–Ogbomoso road in Ibadan in the early hours of Monday. According to reports, the vehicle he was in veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. He was rushed to the hospital alongside a friend but was later pronounced dead.

The heartbreaking news spread quickly across social media, with many fans and colleagues expressing shock at the sudden loss.

Nollywood actress Funmi Awelewa revealed that she had hoped for a miracle after learning from a student near Bowen Hospital that Sanku was responding to treatment. Sadly, despite her fervent prayers, the skit maker eventually passed away.

Sanku began his content creation journey in 2021 and quickly won the hearts of many with his unique storytelling and style of comedy.

Opinion: The Fragility of Life and the Gift of Legacy

Sanku’s untimely death is a painful reminder of just how fragile life is. One moment filled with laughter, dreams, and promise—then suddenly, silence. For someone who built a career out of making people smile, it is almost unbearable that his own story ends in such tragedy.

But even in this sorrow, there is a legacy. In just a few years, Sanku carved out a place in the ever-competitive world of comedy. His videos, his laughter, and the joy he spread will outlive him, reminding us that impact is not measured by how long we live but by how well we live.

This loss also reopens a serious conversation about road safety in Nigeria. Too many promising lives are cut short on our highways due to reckless driving, poor road conditions, or lack of emergency response systems. Beyond mourning, we must begin to act—because behind every accident statistic is a story, a dream, and a family left broken.

As fans, friends, and fellow creators continue to mourn, one truth remains: Mr Sanku may be gone, but his laughter will echo in the memories of all who watched him.