Kogi socialite Jamiu, known as Pharmacist, passes away months after gaining social media fame for marrying two wives on the same day.
Sadness and shock have filled the Okengwe Ehi community in Kogi State following the sudden passing of a popular local socialite, Jamiu, who was widely known by his nickname, Pharmacist.
The young man passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, leaving many people in grief across the state.
The late Jamiu became very popular and made big headlines across social media platforms after he married two women in a single wedding ceremony on the exact same day.
The rare event brought him widespread attention and made him a well-known name among internet users who followed his story.
The sad news of his passing was confirmed and made public by a man identified as MC Ajina, who shared the tragic update on Facebook.
Along with confirming his death, MC Ajina uploaded a video recorded directly from the funeral ceremony held in the Okengwe Ehi community in Kogi State.
The public has continued to react to the funeral video online. Family members, friends, and community members in Okengwe Ehi are now in mourning as they remember his life.
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