Fans of late Yoruba content creator Abimbola Ali, popularly known as Afobaje, have taken to social media to pay tribute to him on the first anniversary of his death.
In the comment section of a video posted on Instagram on Monday, many expressed how much they missed the vlogger who was known for his humorous and culturally rich content.
One fan wrote, “Omo Oba dodo dan wa Alexander matete Set awon lukantara bujah Iduro Awon lobaloba Omo ara ma sanwo under the diplomatic dispensation. You’re greatly missed.”
Another commented, “A year already hmm 😢 may his soul continue to rest in peace.”
“Hmm just like yesterday 😢 rest well Afobaje daddy awon next of kin we miss you 😢,” one added.
“Baba awon next of kin. I miss the guy’s vlog. 😢,” another stated.
Afobaje died on August 3, 2024, after collapsing while playing football at Ikeja Cement in Lagos. He was confirmed dead shortly after.
Videos from his funeral, which held the following day, showed mourners weeping as his white coffin was transported in an ambulance. Attendees were not allowed to take photos or record videos during the burial.
According to reports, the late vlogger was the only child of a single mother.
Afobaje was known for creating short videos in the Yoruba language, often blending comedy, culture and streetwise commentary to engage his growing fanbase on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Many of his followers had shared emotional reflections about his life and legacy.
One fan wrote, “This guy was my indirect motivation. I always promised myself to beat poverty because his personality, charisma, and lifestyle resonated with mine. Haven’t felt this sad for someone’s death. Just enjoy life while it lasts…”
Another said, “He was that page from which I always get inspiration for my travels.”
“What’s the stress of life? Someone will struggle to make it in life… Afobaje had everything he wanted in life, but now death came for him. So what’s the essence of the struggles? Rest in peace, Afobaje,” one post read.
A fellow content creator added, “Nothing pains me today more than the death of Afobaje… I don’t want to believe he is dead.”
