A video from the funeral of fast-rising Nigerian musician Ifunanya Nwangene, also known as Nanyah, has sparked outrage online after a man published a footage showing her coffin being lowered into the grave.

The sorrowful video has since gone viral, with several netizens reporting they saw “something strange” during the funeral.

Nanyah, 26, reportedly died after being bitten by a snake at her home on January 31, 2026.

According to accounts, the young classical singer was taken to the hospital immediately following the event.

Unfortunately, she died despite efforts to save her.

Her abrupt death stunned fans, acquaintances, and family members, with many calling it unfortunate and unexpected.

A Nigerian man named Bobby Onyebuchi Onu rushed to Facebook to share a video of the late singer’s funeral ceremony.

In the video, people gathered around Nanyah’s coffin as it was delicately lowered into the ground. The emotional mood was palpable, as loved ones watched in tears.

Read what he captioned the video below:

“Ifunanya’s body is been lowered to the grave.”

As the video gained traction on social media, some viewers reported seeing “something strange” tossed into the grave beside the coffin.

The statements spurred debate in the comments area, with differing perspectives forming on what was seen in the clip.

While some individuals swore they had seen a strange item, others disregarded the allegations and advised others not to spread rumours.

Many Nigerians used the opportunity to grieve and pray for the late singer’s soul.

Some regarded her death as painful, especially given how it occurred.

Others expressed condolences to her family and encouraged them to remain strong during this tough time.

The burial video has sparked responses, with admirers recalling Nanyah’s skill and promising career.

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