South African authorities have opened an investigation into the sudden death of Nigerian content creator, Nwobu Odera, who passed away on Sunday after reportedly suffering health complications associated with high blood pressure.
A companion of the deceased, identified simply as Daddy Billy, revealed in a viral video that Odera had suffered a serious health scare three days earlier when his heart began beating rapidly.
He was rushed to a pharmacy where his blood pressure was measured at 171, and he was treated with medication that temporarily stabilised him.
Billy said the situation worsened on Sunday night when friends received a distress call indicating that Odera was unable to move and appeared unresponsive.
“Three days ago, Odera had an attack where his heart was beating so fast you could see it. The pharmacist said if he had delayed, he would have had a stroke.”
“They gave him medication, and he became stable. But on Sunday, he went out again, and at some point, he didn’t take his BP tablet. Later in the evening, he complained of weakness,” he explained.
He added that due to South African procedures, they could not move Odera without emergency services. When paramedics eventually arrived, they confirmed him dead.
Billy further explained that South African law requires an autopsy for young individuals who die outside a medical facility or without a known terminal illness.
Investigators have therefore insisted on conducting a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death, with results expected in four to five days.
He also addressed rumours online suggesting that Odera’s death was staged.
“People are calling me saying it’s a prank and that he’s still alive. When the autopsy result comes out, I will post it so everyone can see the cause of his death,” he said.
BBC Pidgin also confirmed Odera’s passing through his manager.
