Osanju’s Death: Ghanaian Man Raises Awareness on Leukaemia Causes in Trending Video
- A Ghanaian man, Yeboah Agyekum, shared a TikTok video raising awareness on leukaemia after Osanju’s death saddened fans nationwide
- Agyekum, a medical lab scientist, warned Ghanaians about the dangers of rubber bags, pesticide exposure, and mortuary chemicals
- Osanju’s passing and his mother’s similar leukaemia death sparked public discussions on hereditary risks and lifestyle choices in Ghana
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A Ghanaian man has stirred reactions on social media after sharing his thoughts on leukaemia, believed to be the cause of TikTok star Osanju, born Elvis Frimpong's death.
Source: TikTok
Osanju’s death was reported by gossips24tv, who shared a post on Instagram on Monday, September 1, 2025.
“Ghanaian content creator and influencer, Osanju, is dead. He unfortunately passed on last night after watching a football match of his favourite team, Barcelona,” the post read.
The TikToker's mother, Veronica Frimpong, also passed away five months ago, having been diagnosed with the same illness, leukaemia. This information sparked reactions from many about whether blood cancer is hereditary or not.
Osanju: Ghanaian man raises awareness on leukaemia
Commenting on this, Yeboah advised Ghanaians, especially parents, to be more cautious about some daily practices that could increase their risk of developing the disease.
According to Agyekum, who is apparently a medical laboratory scientist, eating food directly from rubber bags can lead to blood cancer. He disclosed that doing such is not ideal because the chemicals from the bags can seep through into meals.
He also highlighted the dangers that Ghanaian farmers frequently face in exposing themselves to pesticides and unwanted grass control. He added that those who work in the mortuaries and constantly in contact with formaldehyde are susceptible to the illness.
According to him, such exposures can trigger genetic mutations that may lead to leukaemia, a type of blood cancer. He urged Ghanaians to be vigilant about their food handling and environmental exposures.
Watch the video on Agyekum's leukaemia awareness campaign below.
Osanju: Ghanaians applaud Agyekum on leukaemia awareness
The video has since sparked conversations online, with many commending his effort to shed light on health risks in everyday life. Some of the comments are below.
AMG Silent said:
"Bro, you're talking true oo. Thank you for the advice and teaching. ♥️♥️♥️"
YaaSark wrote:
"Thank you, bro, for your words of advice.🙏"
Obuasi barber commented:
"You talk sense every day, God bless you."
Airkua🦋 Lamine wrote:
"God bless you for ur message. ❤️"
Legendbwoy commented:
"Very educative."
Source: TikTok
Physician's reaction to Osanju's leukaemia demise
Nimo Calvary has educated readers of YEN.com.gh on the leukaemia illness, throwing more light on Osanju's ailment, leading to his death and what could have been done to contain it.
She said: There are five types of leukemia. People with leukemia usually live for up to five years; however, those who live past five years have the possibility of surviving the illness."
"When you are suffering from leukemia, blood transfusions are often necessary. If he were a Jehovah's Witness, he may have refused a blood transfusion, though I cannot confirm whether that was the case."
"It is possible that a blood clot led to a vascular blockage. When a clot forms near the heart, the chances of survival are low. Leukemia can also lead to blood infections, as it essentially affects the body’s ability to fight illness."
Video of Osanju speaking about death trends
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Ghanaian TikToker Elvis Frimpong, popularly known as Osanju, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at age 30.
His sudden death shocked fans, as he had shared a video hours earlier about Barcelona’s draw with Rayo Vallecano.
Following his passing, an old video of Osanju discussing his views on death resurfaced online, sparking fresh conversations on health and the fleeting nature of life.
In it, he described death as peaceful, likening it to sleep, and even shared how he wanted his burial handled.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
