Netizens Mourn Popular Nigerian Comedian’s Tragic Death

More reactions trail the death of John Kennedy Kanu, the online comedian and actor better known as Bros Jay Kay who died in a fatal motor accident on Monday. The car crash occurred on the Rumuodara East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Nelson Desmond, an event curator, took to his Facebook to pay his condolences to the family of the deceased.

“Looking at your achievements and how far you’ve come in the entertainment business keeps me going. It’s so sad to hear of your sudden demise in the early hours of this morning,” he wrote. “I pray God gives your mom and kid brothers the strength to bear this loss. Rest in peace John Kennedy.”

Desmond said the actor had escaped a car crash in 2022, but “it didn’t spare you again.”

Tributes have continued to pour in for him on social media as words of his death spread.

magamudi: “I ask again? Why are we here? What is life’s purpose? Why do we have to gather all these wealth at the expense of peace and rest? RIP.”

toddymoon: “People hardly die of accidents in Europe honestly , because the roads are good and their is speed limit …. Since our govts have failed us don’t let us fail ourselves drive with caution ⚠️ it’s not village people 95 percent accident it’s simple carelessness and recklessness!!! RIP.”

riccoten: “So sad . May God forgive his sins and grant his loved ones the strength at this trying period.”

Susy.licious1: “This made me cry .”

laurelfabrics_and_collections: “May we not be unfortunate seriously going out and coming in is underrated.”

thick_madame_lifestyle: “This is so so sad . We rebuke the spirit of untimely death.”

favouraustin77: “This one pain me.”

Teepsoulent: “May Our Blessings not kill us.”

sylvesterr__miracle: “If you go outside come back safely, that’s the biggest gift ever.”

Before his demise, Bros Jay Kay was famous for his hilarious short videos on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He garnered over two million followers on Facebook while his Instagram page has 21000 followers. The comedian also managed Reelwood, a social e-ticketing platform that provides ticket access to live events and concerts.