- Comedian Sanku’s tragic death has sparked a row over an unpaid loan he allegedly used to acquire the car he died in
- A friend of the late comedian known as Finest spoke up, disclosing that he was a guarantor for the loan Sanku took, with N13 million still left to be paid
- The new update about Sanku buying a car on loan has ignited reactions about celebrities and their lifestyles
Late comedian and content creator Adetola Samad, aka Sanku, is again making waves following an alleged debt he left behind.
This comes as content creator Folorunsho Olayinka, better known as Finest, alleged that Sanku passed away in a loaned 2012 model Lexus RX 350 SUV, which was meant to be returned to the dealer in Ilorin, Kwara State, for a cheaper car.
Finest, who disclosed that he stood as the guarantor for Sanku, alleged that the deceased informed him of his decision to acquire a car for N25,400,000.
PUNCH reported that in a receipt issued by JJ Motors Empire and Services Limited, dated June 5, 2025, and shared by the content creator during a TikTok livestream on Monday, after his death sparked a row over the unpaid loan car, Sanku had only paid N7,000,000 at the time of purchase.
“I was only a guarantor, it was because the car dealer knew me. I only helped him. I wasn’t the one who told him to come to Ilorin; he was the one who requested a driver, which I provided for him. After paying N7,000,000 to acquire the vehicle, he began paying in installments until he had paid N12,280,000.
“So what would be my gain in ordering that the person who owed about N13 million, for whom I stood as guarantor, be killed? What would be my gain? I don’t even know the driver,” he said.
Finest’s claim was, however, contradicted by one of the late Sanku’s friends, who claimed the deceased was pressured to return the car for a Nigerian-used Toyota Venza because he could not pay for the Lexus, leaving a balance of N2.3 million.
In related news, TheTalk.NG reported that Sanku’s family asked his friends and associates to return all his belongings in their possession.
Comments about Sanku’s alleged unpaid loan
TheTalk.NG compiled some of the reactions, read the comments below:
Jaronnaii said:
“That’s really sad. chasing luxury with debt has destroyed too many lives May his soul rest in peace.”
avdo69 reacted:
“This is tragic on many levels. Beyond the personal loss, Sanku’s story reflects the financial precarity faced by many entertainers.”
AJ_Daniel6 commented:
“This is truly heartbreaking. Behind the laughter was someone struggling silently. May Sanku’s soul rest in peace, and may this be a wake-up call about the pressure creators face just to keep up appearances.”
Biggyyoms said:
“Just buy ur Camry or Honda jeje, who you living ur life to impress.”
Ruch_Trc20 wrote:
“Omo, put your friend inside Wahala because you want stand open teeth on top motor.”
Sanku’s mother speaks about his death
TheTalk.NG previously reported that Sanku’s mother dispelled rumours about his involvement in rituals in a video.
The heartbroken mother defended her son in a trending video, stating that he doesn’t use spiritual items. She disclosed that he was always requesting prayers from her.
Source: TheTalk.NG
