Businessman Who Married 2 Wives on Same Day Dies at Okengwe Ehi, Fans React

The Nigerian man who once captured the internet’s attention by marrying two wives on the same day has died. Jamiu, a pharmacist, passed away on the night of Friday, 31st October, 2026, at Okengwe Ehi.

The news was shared on Instagram by MC Ajina on Sunday, 1st November, 2026, in a tribute post that described Jamiu as “a promising young man” with a bright future cut short.

In the tribute, MC Ajina described Jamiu’s death as a painful reminder of life’s fragility, noting that he was taken away when he still had so much ahead of him.

The post expressed that his loss has left a deep void in the hearts of family, friends, and all who knew him personally.

“Your death is a painful reminder that life is indeed temporary. You were a young man with a bright future, great hopes and dreams yet to be fulfilled,” the tribute read.

Here is the Instagram post about the late businessman:

The news quickly spread across social media, where many users recalled Jamiu’s earlier viral moment. His double wedding had made him a widely recognised figure online, and the circumstances of his death prompted a wave of pointed commentary.

“Polygamy is very peaceful. May his soul rest in perfect peace”

“Three at the same time—Dem don ride Udeme to his creator.”

“Men are polygamous in nature! Na them be this”

“wetin dey sweet man na him dey kill man.”

“Too much of everything is bad”

“Load too much no do pass urself.”

“Fit be say the man know say em go kpai soon, then na why em go marry 2 same times. But you’ll see people say na cuz of the 2 wey em marry same time kpai am”

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