Di news of Temitope Elizabeth Soneye Iwute, a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, wey tragically pass away during childbirth at Croydon University Hospital, London, don spread like wildfire.
She had recently completed her Master’s degree at York St. John University and was eagerly anticipating her future before her untimely death.
Nigerians in the UK Community react
Di Nigerians in the UK Community (NIUK Community) announce her passing and launch a GoFundMe campaign to support her newborn son and cover funeral expenses.
“Temitope was vibrant and full of life, looking forward to her journey as a mother,” di community shared. “Her death is a devastating loss to her family, friends, and di community.”
Fundraising effort
Maureen Elor, coordinating di fundraising effort, describe Temitope as a loving wife, devoted daughter, and cherished sister whose warmth and laughter touched many lives.
“She dreamed of motherhood and of cradling her child,” Elor write. “Now, her son will grow up without di tender touch of di mother who cherished him before he even took his first breath.”
Elor appeal to Nigerians, especially those in di UK, for contributions to honor Temitope’s memory and provide care for her baby.
32-Year-Old Nigerian Woman D+es During Childbirth in the UK After Earning Master’s Degree.
Temitope Elizabeth Soneye Iwute, a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, tragically passed away during childbirth at Croydon University Hospital, London. She had recently completed her Master’s… pic.twitter.com/UeM6ZSrpzI
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Di community came together
Di tragedy don leave di community heartbroken, as dem await autopsy results and rally to support di family during dis difficult time.
Di funds raised will ensure her proper burial and provide support for her baby’s future. “Your generosity will help us give her di farewell she deserves and offer her son di love, stability, and opportunities she dreamed of for him,” Elor say.
Di outpouring of Support
Di news of Temitope’s passing don spark an outpouring of support from di Nigerian community in di UK and beyond.
Many people dey come together to donate to di GoFundMe campaign and offer condolences to di family.
Di community dey mourn di loss of dis vibrant and full-of-life woman, and dem dey pray for di strength and comfort of her loved ones.