Friend of Late Singer Nanyah Opens Up About Social Media Silence
A close friend of the late Nigerian singer Ifunanya 'Nanyah' Lucy Nwangene has publicly explained his decision to refrain from posting her photographs on social media platforms following her untimely death. The friend, identified as Matthew Samson Abah, took to Facebook to share his emotional reasoning behind this personal choice, which has sparked conversations about grief and digital etiquette in mourning.
The Tragic Loss and Personal Decision
Matthew revealed that Nanyah, who was just 25 years old, tragically lost her life due to a snake bite incident on January 31, 2026. In his heartfelt Facebook post, he explained that his decision not to share images or videos of the deceased singer was deeply personal, rooted in both respect for her memory and his own grieving process. He emphasized that this choice was particularly important to him as he had recently achieved monetization status on Facebook.
"I have refused to make a post about this girl on my wall since her death as a personal decision not to even earn one cent with her image or music as I recently got monetized," Matthew wrote. "It's inhumane to me."
Launching a 30-Day Memorial Tribute
Despite his initial silence on social media, Matthew announced the commencement of a special 30-day memorial called Pie Jesu Requiem to honor Nanyah's life and artistic legacy. This extended tribute period represents his commitment to celebrating her impact rather than allowing her story to fade quickly from public memory.
The memorial initiative serves multiple purposes according to Matthew's explanation:
- Honoring Nanyah's musical contributions and personal character
- Creating space for collective mourning among her friends and fans
- Ensuring her memory receives sustained attention beyond initial news coverage
Call to Action for Musical Community
In his emotional appeal, Matthew specifically reached out to fellow musicians and creative friends to participate in commemorating Nanyah's life through various artistic expressions. He expressed concern that tragic stories often receive brief attention before being forgotten, and he aims to prevent this from happening with Nanyah's legacy.
"To all music friends out there, I hope we can all get into this and do one or two things to resound this girl's divinely living across the entire earth!" he wrote in his Facebook post. "This particular news will forever live with me."
Broader Context of the Tragedy
The revelation comes amid ongoing mourning for the young singer, whose sudden death has shocked Nigeria's entertainment community. Previous reports indicated that friends had shared details about her final moments, including how some rushed to the hospital upon hearing news of the snake bite and later accompanied her body to a church service.
Matthew's approach to grieving—combining initial privacy with subsequent public tribute—highlights evolving conversations about how individuals navigate loss in the digital age, particularly when monetization and public platforms intersect with personal relationships.
His 30-day Pie Jesu Requiem memorial represents not just a personal tribute but an invitation for collective remembrance, ensuring that Nanyah's musical legacy and personal story receive the sustained attention her friend believes she deserves.
