Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Raji Adetola, popularly known as Sanku, has tragically passed away following a car accident along Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State. The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, leaving several people injured.
Photos and videos shared online showed the mangled vehicle in a muddy ditch. Sanku and his companion are seen lying motionless on the ground.
Sanku was rushed to hospital with the friend who was travelling with him, but he was later confirmed de@d. The condition of his companion remained unclear, though reports suggested critical injuries. Actress Funmi Awelewa said she had been told Sanku was initially responding to treatment, but he did not survive despite prayers. When I saw the news online, I quickly sent one of my students who stays close to Bowen hospital, and he told me that he met one of your friends at the hospital who told us that youre responding to treatment. I prayedGod, we prayed!!! Kilowa de bai Oloun, Haa Olorun oba oo, she wrote on her Instagram page. Fellow skit makers Ozain Comedy and Jidex also paid tribute, with messages shared on Instagram and TikTok. Sanku, who began creating skits in 2021, rose to prominence in 2024 and quickly gained a strong fan base online, amassing over one million TikTok followers. See video below. JUST PRAY THAT NIGERIA ROAD HEALTHCARE BAD GOVERNMENT dont happen to youSee our brother laying no single emergency services to help himI dont know is current situation Popular skit maker, Mr Sanku has reportedly car accident. pic.twitter.com/yZYkGNMT44 KOIKIMEDIA (@KoikiMedia) September 1, 2025
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