Nigerians mourn as fast-rising compere, MC Eve dies in a car crash in Lagos

Evelyn Adewunmi, often known as MC Eve, was a prominent event host in Nigeria who died in a car accident.

On October 12, the host, also known as The Energy Goddess, was alleged to be in a car with her lover when they were involved in an accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.

Eve was badly injured, while her boyfriend, who was driving, was unharmed.

She was airlifted to a nearby private hospital, but she died.

Toyin Lawani’s wedding was hosted by MC Eve a few months ago. She worked with a number of Nigerian celebrities, who have all expressed their sorrow on their Instagram pages.

See some tributes below.