In a solemn and heart-wrenching farewell, friends, fans, and family gathered to pay their last respects to beloved Nigerian actress, model, and outspoken body positivity advocate, Monalisa Stephen, who was laid to rest on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The funeral took place at the Yaba cemetery in Lagos, where emotions ran high as mourners poured out their grief and paid tribute to a woman who had touched many lives with her inspiring advocacy and bold presence on social media and in entertainment.
Monalisa’s sudden passing shocked the public, and according to a close associate who initially broke the news on social media, her death was reportedly due to complications from low blood sugar and intestinal haemorrhage, conditions she had allegedly battled privately.
The funeral was a private ceremony, attended by her grieving family members, close friends, and notable figures from the Nigerian entertainment industry. Many of her colleagues struggled to hold back tears during the proceedings as eulogies were read, highlighting her life, struggles, and impact.
Heartbreaking scenes from the burial circulated across social media, capturing moments of deep sorrow as her loved ones bid her a final goodbye. Videos of the funeral showed many in tears, holding on to each other for support while prayers and tributes were offered in her memory.
Tributes have continued to pour in online, with notable Nollywood personalities like Toyin Abraham expressing their sadness and describing Monalisa as a “bright and fearless soul who left too soon.” Many fans also remembered her for her fierce confidence and passion for helping others embrace self-love regardless of size or shape.
Watch the emotional scenes from the funeral below …