Heartbreak & Justice: Fiokee Mourns Sister’s Alleged Death from Domestic Violence

Renowned Nigerian guitarist Ifiok Effanga, popularly known as Fiokee, is grieving the loss of his sister, Ememe Effanga, who allegedly died due to domestic abuse.

In an emotional Instagram post on Saturday, February 8, 2025, Fiokee expressed his devastation, revealing that he was unaware of the abuse she had been enduring in silence. His heartfelt message also served as a plea to victims of domestic violence, urging them to speak up before it’s too late.

My heart is shattered. I can’t believe I’m writing this, but my sister is gone. She was taken from us by someone who claimed to love her. I had no idea she was suffering in silence. She never spoke about the abuse, and now it’s too late,” Fiokee wrote.

He continued, calling on women in abusive relationships to break the silence:

“If you are in an abusive relationship, please, I beg you—speak up. I know it’s not easy. I know fear can make you stay quiet. But silence can be deadly. There are people who care, people who will help you. Please don’t wait until it’s too late.”

While Fiokee believes justice must take its course, he painfully acknowledged that no punishment can bring his sister back. However, he hopes her story will save at least one life, ensuring that her death is not in vain.

Before her passing, Ememe shared an uplifting Facebook post on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Alongside photos from a church program, she posted a motivational message about self-improvement, faith, and positive thinking:

“Change your imaginations. Work on yourself. Develop yourself. Think big. Think great. Think success. Think life. Think positive. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Focus on God, believe in Him. And He says, ‘Blessed is she that believed, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord’ (Luke 1:45).”

Her last words were filled with faith and hope, making her tragic passing even more heartbreaking.