Sad Story: Singer Slami Ifeanyi shot dead in Anambra
Slami Ifeanyi, a budding actor and musician, was shot and killed in Anambra State. According to reports, unnamed gunmen shot the former Mr. Anambra Universe early on Sunday.
The 31-year-old was ambushed and slain in the Umuebre, Akwa neighborhood of the state capital while he was traveling alone in his recently purchased Lexus. A source disclosed:
“When it occurred, he was driving his brand-new automobile, which he had just two weeks prior. Even if we don’t know why he was attacked, it appears to have been deliberate.
The singer’s friends have also posted condolences on Facebook.
Lamenting the sudden demise of his friend, Nwanya Bernard wrote:
“This again tore me apart! Dude was my man from way back, hard-working, Focused, talented handsome dude. And today I hear your gone, all because Nigeria failed you. The monster instituted by a failed system is eating up the future Ambassadors. Slami Ifeanyi of St Rita’s Hostel! RiP buddy Soon! We will take back our Country.”
Another Facebook user identified as ItzMacarthy wrote:
“Dear Slami Ifeanyi am just so shocked and pained getting the news of your demise. I remember the first time we met at a club in Awka.
“You simply welcomed me at your table and shared drinks. Meeting you further at shows, you were so simple, despite your talents and physical endowment. Well, we can not question God when certain things happen. As it pleased him to call you so abruptly, may it please him too to welcome you into his bossom. Jee nke oma ezigbo!”
Another user Eugo Franchice wrote:
“I Pray Your Soul Rests In The Bliss Of God’s Bosom. It’s Hard To Imagine Your Untimely Death & Whatever The Reasons Could Be Cos’ You Were A Kind & Peaceful Friend. I’m Devastated & Emotionally Drained Beyond Words Can Say, The Saddest Possible News That Could Be Broken To Me How You Were Taken Fro1m Life. It’s Still Shocks Me To Believe My Brother Slami Ifeanyi Is Dead.”
Ifeanyi, who was born on May 27, just recently debuted the music video for his brand-new song, “Chance,” in which Nollywood actor Ken Erics appeared.
The top-charting song “Romaro” by Slami Ifeanyi reached its peak position on Itunes Naija in September 2019.
