Social media celebrity, Mensah Omolola, better known on X as AuntieEsther, has died after battling breast cancer.

News of her death surfaced on Saturday night, December 27, 2025, after Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_) reacted to a post announcing her passing.

Quoting an earlier post by @swaagsp, which read, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther. Very sad!”, Auntymuse wrote, “May her soul rest in peace.”

The post Immediately drew reactions from Nigerians who had followed Aunty Esther’s health journey closely on social media.

Shortly after, @Wizarab10, the fundraiser on X who coordinated donations for her treatment, also reacted.

“It is well. Peaceful rest to her,” he wrote.

Aunty Esther’s death comes weeks after her case triggered a nationwide debate around faith, medical treatment, and public fundraising.

Earlier this month, her situation gained widespread attention after appeals were made on social media for funds to support her cancer treatment.

Nigerians responded by donating over ₦30 million within days.

As of December 1, 2025, @Wizarab10 disclosed that more than ₦30.7 million had been raised, with a balance of ₦30,776,252 recorded at the time. (Adapted from a Guardian report)

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