Popular talent manager, Ubi Franklin, has been thrown into deep mourning following the heartbreaking loss of his beloved elder sister to cancer. The sad news has left friends, family, and fans shocked and saddened, as he took to his Instagram page to share the tragic update with his followers.
Ubi Franklin did not hold back his emotions as he penned a deeply touching tribute to his sister, recalling the significant impact she had on his life and career. In his emotional post, he described her as one of the most important people in his life and expressed gratitude for the precious moments they shared together.
According to Ubi Franklin, his sister was not just a sibling but a strong pillar of support and the person who shaped him into the man he is today. He reminisced about how she guided him through some of the most challenging periods of his life, especially after the loss of their father when he was still a law student at Madonna University.
In his heartfelt words, he recounted how she introduced him to Lagos life in 2005, a move that marked the beginning of his journey into the entertainment industry and his rise to prominence. He shared that she fondly called him her "PA," a title she never stopped using even in her final days.
Ubi Franklin mentioned that from April to July, he was fortunate to spend quality time with her, creating lasting memories that he will forever cherish. He described how he bid her farewell on July 3rd before his trip to England, with the promise to reunite upon his return. However, she unexpectedly decided to return to Abuja on July 6th to be with her family, unknowingly setting the stage for their final goodbye.
Tragically, while Ubi Franklin was in transit to Abuja after hearing that she had been moved to the ICU, she passed away in the early hours of the day. Despite arriving at 4:20am, the devastating news was kept from him until 4pm, making the loss even more painful and shocking.
Expressing his profound sorrow, he acknowledged that this is one of the biggest losses he has ever experienced. Despite the overwhelming grief, he remains thankful for her life, for the lessons she taught him, and for the unbreakable bond they shared.
He wrote movingly about the outpouring of love and tributes from those who knew her, emphasizing that her kindness, generosity, and selflessness touched many lives. Even in his sorrow, he found comfort knowing she was deeply loved by many.
Ubi Franklin ended his tribute by reaffirming his eternal love for her and expressing his belief that she is now in a better place, free from pain. The message was accompanied by a broken heart and dove emoji, symbolizing his deep grief and hope for her peaceful rest.
His words …
“Today Death visited me and took one of the most precious gifts life ever handed to me ,my sister. The one who birthed the Ubi Franklin you all know today. The one who opened my eyes to what life truly is. One of the kindest souls I’ve ever known and I am blessed to call her my sister.
CANCER WHY?
I still remember vividly how it all began. In 2004 while I was a law student in Madonna university, my dad passed and as one of the youngest, I had to go stay with my sister and her husband in Abuja. During one of my holidays in December 2005, She took me to Lagos to visit my elder brother and from that moment, I never looked back. That trip changed everything. It was the beginning of my journey the and beginning of Ubi Franklin. That was where my career started. I became my brother’s PA but she always reminded me, “Before anyone else, you were my PA.” And she never stopped calling me that. Even till her last days.
From April through May, June, and into July, I was blessed to spend time with her. On July 3rd, before embarking on my trip to England I had gone to her room to bid her farewell with the promise that I would see her upon my return and she would be waiting for me in Lagos. But on the 6th of July, She decided to return from Lagos to Abuja to spend time with her family since she had been away for too long.
man plans but God disposes.
Yesterday, I got a call from my siblings. She had been moved to the ICU. I did everything within my power to make it to Abuja. But while I was airborne, in the early hours of today, she passed on.
This is one of the biggest losses of my life. When I landed in Abuja at 4:20am, she had already passed but it was hidden from me till 4pm today.
Yet, through the pain, I am thankful. Thankful that I got to know her, to walk with her, to be shaped by her. Thankful that I was blessed with such a soul as my sister — my backbone, my rock, my biggest cheerleader.
And today, as I’ve watched people pour in, all testifying to how kind, selfless, and good she was… I know I am not alone in my grief.
This hurts deeply. It has left a scar in my heart. But I will forever love you. And I know… you’re in a better place.💔🕊️”
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