By Abdulraheem Kawthar Adenike | Fact Frontier.
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The online community was plunged into mourning on December 29, 2025, following the appearance of a final, devastating message from Nigerian influencer and poet Anda Damisa, known to his nearly 100,000 followers as LazyWrita. In a pre-scheduled Instagram post, the beloved content creator announced his own death, writing,
I lived a full and adventurous life, people who know me can testify, I just don’t have the energy to continue anymore.
The lengthy post, which served as a direct farewell to friends, family, and fans, prompted an immediate outpouring of grief and concern across social media platforms, highlighting the profound impact of the 30-something creative who masterfully blended humor with deep vulnerability.
The Final Message: "I Am Happy, Unburdened and Free"
Damisa's final communication was meticulously planned. He revealed he had deactivated his accounts on other platforms like TikTok and YouTube and made his website inaccessible, leaving only his Instagram active to deliver this last message. He stated this was "imperative" so his friends and loved ones would see his words and "so no false narrative is written".
In the caption, he struck a poignant mix of farewell, love, and regret. He described himself as
Happy, Unburdened and FREEEEEE!!!and asked people not to cry for him. His regrets were achingly human: not watching the new episodes of Stranger Things and not marrying a past love he referred to as "the LOML" (Love of My Life), whom he addressed directly. He expressed profound gratitude to a close circle of friends he named as his chosen family, writing,
I would choose you all to be my family over and over and over and over again.
A Creative Force Known for His Storytelling
Anda Damisa was a prominent figure in Nigeria's digital creative space. He rose to prominence through his "LazyWrita" blog, captivating readers with his witty, relatable, and self-deprecating stories about everyday life. He successfully transitioned this narrative skill to social media, where his long, engaging captions became a signature style.
Beyond influencing, he was a published poet. In 2019, he released a poetry collection titled A Lazy Poet, which cemented his reputation as a serious writer dedicated to exploring complex emotions. Professionally, he worked as a digital marketing strategist, consulting for major brands and helping shape how companies tell stories to Nigerian youth.
A Long-Standing, Public Struggle with Mental Health
Tragically, Damisa's final post was not the first time he had openly shared his inner turmoil. In the months leading up to December, he posted candidly about his mental and emotional struggles.
• On October 31, he wrote,
October really put me through it, mentally, emotionally, and in ways I didn’t see coming. Some days felt heavy and some lessons hit too hard, but I kept pushing through.
• On November 10, he explained a recent absence from social media and life, stating,
It got to a time everything felt too loud and I just couldn’t keep up anymore. The things that used to bring me joy started to feel heavy...He added that he had stepped away
to remember who I was beneath all the noise.
These posts provided a heartbreaking backdrop to his final declaration of exhaustion, painting a picture of a prolonged and brave battle.
Outpouring of Grief and a Call for Awareness
The reaction to Damisa's post was swift and emotional. His Instagram comments quickly filled with tributes from heartbroken followers.
You were a blessing. For what it’s worth. You were a blessing bro,wrote one user. Another added,
RIP bro, I hope you’ve found peace.
A friend, using the Instagram handle "theonlydolapoo," reposted the final message to their Stories with a critical public health plea:
Mental health matters. Please speak to someone. Rest in peace brother.This sentiment echoed across Nigerian social media, with many using the moment to urge those struggling to seek help and to encourage friends to check in on one another.
Unanswered Questions and a Lasting Legacy
As of December 30, 2025, authorities have not publicly confirmed Damisa's cause of death. Initial reports from local media like Punch, Fact Frontier, and others noted that at the time of publication, his
whereabouts and condition remain unknown,though the nature of his post suggests he had died before its publication.
Anda "LazyWrita" Damisa leaves behind a legacy defined by authentic storytelling and the rare courage to publicly articulate private pain. His death has sparked a necessary and painful conversation about mental health, particularly among young men and creatives in the digital age who face immense pressure to perform and curate a perfect life online. He is remembered not just for his content, but for his vulnerability—a voice that resonated because it was real, even in its final, tragic moment.
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