A Nigerian social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known as Aunty Esther, has passed away following her battle with breast cancer.
Her caregiver, Aunty Muse, confirmed her passing late on Saturday, December 27, 2025, through a post on X.
Public Journey Battling Cancer
Before her death, Esther openly shared her health struggles with Nigerians, earning sympathy, prayers, and massive financial support.
Her story captured nationwide attention after she publicly refused a medically recommended blood transfusion due to her Jehovah’s Witness faith
Religion, Treatment Options
Doctors reportedly advised that her blood level needed to be boosted to begin chemotherapy effectively.
They presented two options: a transfusion-aided treatment within budget or a more expensive alternative without transfusion.
Aunty Esther chose the latter, sticking to her religious convictions despite controversy and emotional reactions from the public.
Reports also indicated that she faced possible disciplinary measures from her church if she accepted a transfusion, further intensifying the debate surrounding her decision.
₦30 Million Raised for Her Care
Nigerians rallied massively around her. A fundraising campaign led by social media influencer Wisdom Obi-Dickson, popularly known as @Wizarab10, gathered about ₦30.7 million to support her treatment.
Her caregiver, Aunty Muse, stayed by her side throughout, offering regular health updates online.
Doctors and Support System
According to her caregiver, specialists involved in her case confirmed that a non-transfusion treatment option could still work, though it was slower and more demanding.
Aunty Esther and her family opted to explore that route while trusting faith-based alternatives to help improve her blood count, but sadly, she later reportedly passed away despite those efforts.
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