Nigerian woman dies after arriving in UK for son’s graduation
A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, died in the United Kingdom shortly after arriving for her son’s graduation. A fundraising campaign was launched to repatriate her remains and cover related expenses. The family described the incident as sudden and devastating, seeking urgent support. Social media users have since discussed the need for health precautions when elderly relatives travel abroad.
What happened
- Oluranti Akinyemi reportedly arrived in the UK on February 11 for a graduation scheduled for February 18.
- She suffered a cardiac arrest on February 12 and remained in a coma for three days before being confirmed dead on February 14, 2026.
- As of Wednesday, £2,087 had been raised from 97 donors to help repatriate her remains and cover funeral expenses.
- The fundraising appeal stated that the funds would be used for her repatriation, funeral, and to settle outstanding medical bills in the UK.
- Social media users advised taking health precautions for elderly travellers, citing similar incidents involving Nigerians abroad.
