Life's Cruel Irony: Nigerian Woman Dies Months After Writing About Her Own Burial

 

Friends and family have been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of a young Nigerian woman, Safe Na’andak Pankyes, from Plateau State.

Safe, who tied the knot with her husband, Pankyes Galak, on March 30, 2024, tragically passed away less than a year after their wedding. Her sudden demise has left loved ones heartbroken, with many reflecting on her haunting final message.

In a now-viral Facebook postdated September 4, 2024, Safe made a heartfelt plea to be celebrated while she was still alive, rather than after her passing. She also spoke about how people who had the opportunity to support her in life would only come forward to contribute towards her burial.

"A day will come my pictures will fly all over social media tagged RIP. Both those I've impacted directly or indirectly will shed natural and artificial tears. Only myself will be buried down the dark shallow breathless. People who had the opportunity to help impact me positively and show love to me but didn't, will come out making contributions to plan a burial ceremony for me. Please, celebrate me now that I'm alive because when I go down, I wouldn’t be here to see all that you will do when I die. Thank you once again," she wrote.

Her words have now taken on a painful significance as tributes flood social media following confirmation of her death on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

May her soul rest in peace.