The death of Afobaje, a popular Nigerian Yoruba vlogger whose real name was Alli, has sparked a wave of mourning on social media.
Thousands of Nigerians who knew him have shared their deepest feelings online, expressing that his absence will be deeply felt.
According to Wahala Network, the vlogger was playing football at Cement Ikeja when he suddenly collapsed. The news of his death has been hard to accept. A Nigerian blogger, @naijashimadun_, shared their last chat from the day before he died on Instagram, revealing a poignant conversation. In the chat, Afobaje sent the blogger some money and expressed his concern for those at home during the protest against bad governance.
Afobaje was known for his generosity, luxurious lifestyle, and close connection with his fans. His ability to blend humor with his Yoruba language while vlogging endeared him to many. Until his death, he was a beloved figure in the Nigerian social media community.
See his videos below;
@theafobaje Italo 🇮🇹 Part 4 (Full Video on Youtube, link in bio) Next stop, Germani 🇩🇪
@theafobaje The Yorubas believe that speaking words into your Ìshèdá is a positive way to manifest great things. Positive affirmations are one of the best ways to speak your dreams into existence. Emi ti fi enu pe ire si isheda Emi, Emi ti fi ire de ade. Music: Oyeku by @Lase Johnson Arts
@theafobaje Ijebu Man or Nothing #proudlyijebu #ijebuode #yoruba #ijebubase #proudlyijebubabe
@theafobaje
See some reactions below;
eyinmofe: Rest well🕊 Oomo araa ma sanwo under the diplomatic dispensation, set awon Lukantara buja🥺🙌 iduro awon loba loba. V-class lo n fi gbe awon loba loba!… Ijoba senior high tension cable! O poju bo se ro lo oh! Maa gbe’ge siiiii)🙌🙌🙌🙌 Igi gogoro ma gun ni loju ati miles away latin observe e 😫 Mo gba Dior bag fun mummy awon next of kin🤦🏿♂️ko fiyen ma difoju lu awon eni ibi💔 Mo ba gbori wole, mo sare fi ata sara…mo duro pa bi Alexander matete😫 Mo da shampoo sara🤦🏿♂️ Eyintemi no rush, awon vlogs ma to ma jabo si yin lorun bi gold chain😫 FLY HIGH AMULUDUN TIWA 🕊🕊🕊.
oluwadamilolaxx7: Bro went to REST ikr… The fact that he enjoyed the life to the fullest❤️ RIP Champ.
iam_jwaziri: That’s the reason why is good to enjoy your life if you have the money because no1 is promise tomorrow……Rest well King Jaiyeju.
timiagbaje: His vlogs brings so much joy. Rest easy, Afobaje💥✨.
iamneyorichy: May his soul rest in peace ans I will like to say this too so others can learn. Why I stopped playing basketball ball they was a day in my school Mapoly I was playing BB and they I got so tired that I slept on the floor to gain my strength back. And the girls playing were still active the other guys were now laughing at me. I didn’t even bother because I knew I’ve gased out and needed to rest. If nah gbadun gbadun be your lifestyle just dei do ham dei go leave watin dei meant for others to others and even if you wan do ham, do small comot hand.
richie_btc1425: I we not die when my glory comes 😢.
