The number of people I know that has died recently as a result of “slump and die” or maybe cardiac arrest is becoming alarming.
Just few days ago, we saw how one of Nigeria’s foremost and finest singer, entertainer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, slumped at an event in Lagos and was confirmed dead afterwards.
Similar story was told of late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah recently, and others, including those reported in the news and those not. And here again, we have lost two Nigerians once again in the same style.
Okpala Amarachi who is a businesswoman had on Saturday August 3, 2024, slumped while making breakfast for her husband in the kitchen, whose identity is not made known to the public yet.
As her hubby found her lying unconscious in the kitchen, he quickly rushed her to the nearest hospital where she was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
On the other hand, earlier today Sunday August 4, another slump and die incident happened in the country, but this time around in Lagos State.
It was a popular Vlogger identified as Afobaje, who slumped and died while playing early morning basketball at Ikeja cement court.
Hmmm, just like that, we have once again lost all these beautiful souls and great minds? If the rising cases of slump and die in the country is not bothering anyone else, it is bothering me, and equally giving me sleepless nights as well.
Can’t really lay hands on the cause of the rising health crisis of slump and die, but I think there’s urgent need to look into the matter, and come up with preventing and proactive measures.
Equally, people should learn to take good care of their health, going for check ups as often as possible. Also, we must be mindful of what we eat, reduce the level of stress we subject our body to on daily basis.
Lastly, imbibe the habit of regularly exercising in your lifestyle, as regular exercise plays vital roles in our healthy living.
May their beautiful souls continue to rest in peace, Amen!
