Seidu Yahaya: Popular TikToker Jay Zee Dies Three Weeks Before Wedding

Seidu Yahaya: Popular TikToker Jay Zee Dies Three Weeks Before Wedding

  • Ghanaians online have been plunged into deep sorrow after the sudden death of TikTok fitness star Jay Zee, three weeks before his wedding
  • Devastated friends and followers shared tributes to the deceased, with many bemoaning his apparent good health just hours before hearing news of his death
  • News of Jay Zee's death stirred sorrowful reactions from Ghanaians, with many sharing words of kindness and support with his surviving bride, Farida

Social media has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of TikToker Seidu Yahaya, popularly known as Jay Zee.

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Popular TikToker Jay Zee reportedly dies three weeks before his wedding to his sweetheart, Farida. Image credit: @seidu.yahaya6, @prettyaisha629
Source: TikTok

News of the young TikToker’s death went viral on the video-sharing platform on November 24, 2025.

His cause of death has yet to be disclosed, with reports indicating that he was fine and showed no signs of illness before abruptly passing away.

Many friends shared tribute videos to mourn him, expressing their disbelief over the nature of his death.

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Jay Zee’s death stirred more sorrow as it emerged that he was only a few weeks away from getting married to his sweetheart, Farida.

"So sad, three weeks left for your wedding day. Hmm." Hajia Bintu said.

According to flyers going viral on TikTok, Jay Zee’s highly anticipated wedding was scheduled from December 18 to 20, 2025, in Biema Wenchi in the Bono Region of Ghana.

Activities were planned for all three days, including the Holy Nikah, bachelor's night, floor dance, and refreshments.

Below is a TikTok video with details of Jay Zee’s death.

The late TikToker was a fitness fanatic who typically showed off photos of himself looking ripped on his account. His last post was shared a few weeks before his death, highlighting the abrupt nature of his passing.

Below is a TikTok video shared by Jay Zee before his death.

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Reactions to Jay Zee’s death

YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the death of Jay Zee.

Wittyshub5 said:

"Accept my condolences 💐. Farida, take heart. May his soul rest peacefully."

Nhyiraba Rheeda❤️❤️ wrote:

"I don't know him, but I am very sad, and the wife to be is my namesake, hmmmm. Sorry, Farida."

FIDDY 🌹🐆 commented:

"This is heartbreaking 💔. May Allah forgive your sins, have mercy and grant you, Janna as sadaka 😩🙏🥺."

Bamba🔥🔥 said:

"Tomorrow is never promised. Only a few weeks to his wedding, not knowing he won't make it. Allah knows best. From where we came, to him we shall return, bro. May Jannatul Fidaus be your resting place 🙏😣😣."
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Germany-based TikToker Young Linda dies a few days after returning to Ghana for her father's funeral. Image credit: @iamyong54
Source: TikTok

TikToker Young Adwoa Linda dies

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Young Adwoa Linda, a Ghanaian TikToker based in Germany, died a few days after returning to Ghana, leaving her family, fans, and fellow TikTokers in mourning.

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The mother of five reportedly attended her father’s funeral in Jinijini-Berekum in the Bono Reion and was scheduled to fly back on Monday, November 17, only for news to emerge that she had passed away a day prior.

Popular Germany-based TikToker, Honam Sardine, broke the sad news in a livestream on her page late on November 17, stirring sorrow among the creator community and Ghanaians on social media.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Godwin Nii Armah Okine (Entertainment Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Okine has over a decade of experience in online content creation. He joined YEN.com.gh as an Entertainment Editor in May 2025. Godwin graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies in 2014. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.Com between 2014-2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone as a student journalist for the African Olympic Committee (ANOCA) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Contact godwnii-armah.okine@yen.com.gh