“Cobras are messengers” – Ogbanje woman reacts to Nanyah’s tragic death
The death of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene “Nanyah” has continued to spark discussions online after a Nigerian woman, who identifies herself as a “strong ogbanje,” shared a viral TikTok video linking the tragedy to ignored spiritual warnings.
Ifunanya reportedly died after a fatal snake bite, a development that shocked many Nigerians and sparked intense discussions on social media.
TikTok User Claims Death Was “Not Ordinary”
In the trending video, the woman, identified as @dibia ugo-awelle on TikTok, described the circumstances surrounding Ifunanya’s death as “mysterious.”
She claimed that certain events in life, including death, are influenced by spiritual alignment and insisted that ignoring one’s spiritual identity could have serious consequences.
Woman Shares Personal Spiritual Journey
While reacting to the singer’s death, the TikTok user shared personal experiences about her own life and that of her late mother.
She described her mother as gifted, intelligent, and exceptional, but claimed she died young because she was forced into Christianity instead of embracing what she believed was her true spiritual path.
According to her, witnessing her mother’s life and death pushed her to search for her own spiritual roots.
Claims Cobras Are Spiritual Messengers
The woman further alleged that cobras were spiritual messengers and connected this belief to both Ifunanya’s death and her own past encounters with snakes.
She claimed she once fell seriously ill after a similar experience and only recovered after elders intervened and helped her understand what she described as her “mistake.”
Links Singing Talent to “Ogbanje” Identity
Drawing parallels between herself and the late singer, she claimed that individuals identified as “ogbanje” often possess musical talent but have limited time on earth.
She also stated that choosing Christianity over traditional spirituality could lead to spiritual consequences.
Returning to the Village, She Says, Brought Peace
The TikTok user revealed that she eventually returned to her village to reconnect with her spiritual background.
She claimed the decision ended her recurring nightmares and gave her a sense of peace, adding that she was determined not to repeat what she believed led to her mother’s death.
In her words:
“What I came today to talk about the late Ifunanya Nyangene that died, that her news has been spreading everywhere. To remind you of the same thing I’ve been talking about on this platform everyday, when I talk about alignment. I keep telling you people that nobody can destroy you faster than your home forces. You people don’t believe me. I tell you people that what your forces do not consent cannot happen to you. You people do not believe me. See let me tell you something. I am a very strong ogbanje (water spirit). A sophisticated ogbanje. My mother is a strong water spirit too that should work in water but she did not and it killed her. I was seeing the strange manifestations she was making when she was alive and they killed her in her prime because her family was forcing her to church instead of water. In all of my mother’s family, she was the best and more intelligent. She was very fast. She had a very bright and gifted star and she was very fast. She was exceptional and gifted.
“These cobras met Ifunanya in second floor. Not even ground floor. Do you know what is cobra? They are messengers. They visited me before and after that I fell so sick that I almost died. Nobody could profer solution until elders visited me and told me to see the mistake I made. Misalignment can even ruin my life. I then retraced my steps. The same way she used to sing was how I used to sing. Ogbanje and singing songs is 5 and 6. That’s one way to know an ogbanje. Ogbanje has limited time in life. If the water leaders give you a gift and you say you want to serve God instead, you will see shege.
“And these people are always telling you bad things about your African spirituality and why you should hate them. I then thought about it and how my mother died despite going to church and I didn’t want to follow that same path so I went to the village to trace my roots and follow my spirit. My first testimony was that I stopped having nightmares and I started having peace. All these forces do not care. If you’re negligent of yourself, they will hit you. I was in same choir like Ifunanya. I was even there for nine years as a chorister. I remember one day I even saw a snake but I was awake and that’s what saved me. I killed me and threw it away. Four years later I also saw another and killed it. If you’re an ogbanje and intelligent, follow that path or if they come for you they will strike you. You need to be aligned. I said I will not end up like my mother.”
Nigerians React as Video Goes Viral
The video has continued to trend on TikTok, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians.
While some viewers agreed with her claims and shared similar experiences, others strongly disagreed, describing her views as controversial and misleading.
Despite the backlash, the woman maintained her stance, insisting that understanding one’s spiritual identity was key to survival.
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