Nigerian Content Creator Sunshine Dies After Fibroid Surgery Complications

Nigerian Content Creator Sunshine Dies After Fibroid Surgery Complications

Popular Nigerian content creator, Esther Thomas, widely known as Sunshine, has died following complications from an unsuccessful fibroid surgery, her family has confirmed.

In a statement shared on her official Instagram page on Saturday, the family announced that Sunshine passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after undergoing surgery for fibroids.

“With pain in our hearts, we regret to announce the sudden demise of our beloved sister and daughter, Esther Thomas (A.K.A Sunshine), who passed away on January 9, 2026, after an unsuccessful surgery,” the statement read.

“She had fibroid and was operated on but unfortunately could not make it. We are currently putting arrangements in place for her burial.”

Further details surrounding her death were provided by fellow content creator and collaborator, Chidera Madu, in a Facebook post.

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Madu disclosed that Sunshine first complained of severe stomach pain on December 28, 2025, which worsened over the following days. She was subsequently diagnosed with fibroids after undergoing medical tests.

According to him, Sunshine was initially admitted to Orchid General Hospital, where she was placed on medication. However, due to the ongoing doctors’ strike, she was reportedly only receiving pain relief, as no specialist was available to carry out definitive treatment.

Madu said she was transferred to another hospital on January 2, 2026, after he noticed the absence of doctors on duty at the initial facility. Medical care continued at the new hospital using her previous scan results.

As her condition deteriorated, doctors recommended immediate surgery. Although the procedure was described as successful, Sunshine later developed post-operative complications.

“According to the doctor, the surgery was successful, but she later developed complications that led to her death,” Madu stated.

Sunshine’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media, with fans and colleagues mourning the loss of the vibrant Nigerian influencer.

Nigerian Content Creator Sunshine Dies After Fibroid Surgery Complications