Sunshine’s Passing: Nigerian influencer Esther Thomas dies post-surgery

Nigerian social media star Esther Thomas, aka Sunshine, died suddenly on January 9 after surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid; her family confirmed the news and said they are arranging her burial. Thomas, who had about half a million followers on Instagram and Facebook, rose to fame with comedic skits and collaborations with other Nigerian creators. Fans and fellow stars have been expressing shock and condolences as details around the procedure emerged.