A Nigerian social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known as Aunty Esther, [/b]has sadly passed away after a prolonged battle with breast cancer, a fight she courageously shared with the public until her final days.
Her caregiver, Aunty Muse, confirmed the heartbreaking news late on Saturday, December 27, 2025, through an emotional post on X, sparking an outpouring of grief and tributes across social media.
Public Journey Battling Cancer
Before her passing, Aunty Esther became widely known for documenting her health journey online, openly discussing her diagnosis, hospital visits, and emotional struggles.
Her transparency earned her overwhelming sympathy, prayers, encouragement, and massive financial support from Nigerians at home and abroad, many of whom closely followed her condition.
Her story gained even more national attention after she publicly refused a medically recommended blood transfusion [/b]because of her Jehovah’s Witness faith, a decision that triggered intense debate online.
Religion, Treatment Options
Medical reports revealed that doctors advised Aunty Esther that her blood level needed to be significantly increased before chemotherapy could commence effectively.
She was reportedly presented with two treatment options: a more affordable chemotherapy process supported by blood transfusion, or a much more expensive alternative that avoided transfusion entirely.
Despite widespread appeals and emotional reactions from the public, Aunty Esther chose the second option, remaining firm in her religious convictions.
Reports further indicated that accepting a blood transfusion could have attracted disciplinary actions from her church, a factor that reportedly added pressure and deepened the controversy surrounding her choice.
₦30 Million Raised for Her Care
In response to her situation, Nigerians rallied massively around her cause. A fundraising campaign spearheaded by social media influencer Wisdom Obi-Dickson, popularly known as @Wizarab10, raised approximately ₦30.7 million to support her medical care.
Throughout the process, her caregiver, Aunty Muse, remained by her side, providing frequent updates on her condition and expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity shown to Aunty Esther.
Doctors and Support System
According to updates shared by her caregiver, the medical specialists handling her case confirmed that the non-transfusion treatment option could still be effective, although it was slower, more complex, and physically demanding.
Aunty Esther, alongside her family, decided to proceed with this option while also relying on faith-based approaches and alternative methods to improve her blood count.
Sadly, despite the collective efforts of doctors, caregivers, supporters, and well-wishers, reports later confirmed that Aunty Esther passed away, leaving behind a story that continues to spark conversations around faith, medical choices, and compassion.
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