Oyedeyi Habeebah / posted September 2, 2025
The Nigerian comedy industry has been thrown into mourning following the shocking news of the sudden death of popular skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, better known as Mr. Sanku, following fatal injuries he sustained from a ghastly accident that occurred along the Oyo Ogbomoso road in Ibadan in the early hours of Monday September 1, 2025.
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According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle that the fast-rising entertainer was traveling in veered off the road and crashed into a ditch. They were rushed to the hospital with another of his co-traveling friend but both were pronounced dead, succumbing to their injuries a few hours later.
Sanku began creating content for social media in 2021, at a time when skit-making was burgeoning and beginning to gain significant traction in Nigeria. Known for his natural wit, engaging storytelling and humorous take on everyday life’s issues, he quickly rose to prominence across platforms like Facebook, Tik-Tok and Instagram. His rich everyday life content resonated with people in a unique way which made him stand out in a crowded industry.
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His authentic and down-to-earth comedic skills to provoke laughter without losing touch with real-life issues was his signature style, accentuated by combining everyday Yoruba expressions with sharp humour, marked him out among other creators.
Though relatively new in the comedy scene, his viral videos also, featured works of collaboration with other skit makers. Sanku made remarkable recognition among top content creators. His consistent, creative and inspiring works was testament to a carefully directed energy celebrating the Nigerian youths’ creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, unarguably contributing to the economy.
Following news of his death, fans, colleagues and fellow entertainers took to social media to express their grief and pay tributes. Many described him as “a beacon of laughter”, while others recalled how his content helped them through tough times. Some noted that his humility and simplicity off-camera made him even more admirable.
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DDNEWS joins millions of his fans to identify with the family at this unavailing moment and wishing them divine strength, going forward.