The Nigerian man who once captured the internet’s attention by marrying two wives on the same day has died. Jamiu, a pharmacist, passed away on the night of Friday, 31st October, 2026, at Okengwe Ehi.
The news was shared on Instagram by MC Ajina on Sunday, 1st November, 2026, in a tribute post that described Jamiu as “a promising young man” with a bright future cut short.
Source: Instagram
“It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we mourn the sudden departure of a promising young man, Jamiu, who passed away in the late hours of Friday, 31st October, 2026, at Okengwe Ehi,” MC Ajina
Jamiu: Tribute to young life cut short
In the tribute, MC Ajina described Jamiu’s death as a painful reminder of life’s fragility, noting that he was taken away when he still had so much ahead of him.
The post expressed that his loss has left a deep void in the hearts of family, friends, and all who knew him personally.
“Your death is a painful reminder that life is indeed temporary. You were a young man with a bright future, great hopes and dreams yet to be fulfilled,” the tribute read.
Here is the Instagram post about the late businessman:
Nigerians react to Jamiu’s death
The news quickly spread across social media, where many users recalled Jamiu’s earlier viral moment. His double wedding had made him a widely recognised figure online, and the circumstances of his death prompted a wave of pointed commentary.
@lyndaonwukwe wrote:
“Polygamy is very peaceful. May his soul rest in perfect peace”
@l.tobiloba reacted:
“Three at the same time—Dem don ride Udeme to his creator.”
@_annie___grace_ commented:
“Men are polygamous in nature! Na them be this”
@prime_heavenz said:
“wetin dey sweet man na him dey kill man.”
@cinderelladiamond06 wrote:
“Too much of everything is bad”
@roughtruthman shared:
“Load too much no do pass urself.”
@abokiph noted:
“Fit be say the man know say em go kpai soon, then na why em go marry 2 same times. But you’ll see people say na cuz of the 2 wey em marry same time kpai am”
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