Ex-Mr Universe,Slami Ifeanyi shot dead in Anambra

A former Mr. Universe, singer, and actor, Slami Ifeanyi has been shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Umubere in Akwa, capital of Anambra State on Sunday morning.

It was learnt that the 31-year-old songwriter was driving in his newly acquired vehicle when he was attacked and killed.

According to reports, the 31-year-old model was driving alone in his newly acquired Lexus 330 when he was attacked and killed at Umubere, Akwa area of the capital. The lifeless body of the deceased could be seen hanging from the car in a pool of his blood in a video on the internet on Tuesday. 

Reacting to the brutal killing of Ifeanyi, Itz Macarthy, a digital director, said it was shocking and painful. He wrote: “Dear Slami Ifeanyi am just so shocked and pained getting the news of your demise. I remember the first time we met at a club in Awka. “You simply welcomed me at your table and shared drinks. Meeting you further at shows, you were so simple, despite your talents and physical endowment.

“Well, we cannot question God when certain things happen. As it pleased him to call you so abruptly, may it please him too to welcome you into his bosom. Jee nke oma ezigbo!”

Author: Dr. Funmi Beckley

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Abeokuta, Nigeria