The Nigerian creative community has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular content creator and brand influencer Anda Damisa, widely known as Lazywrita.
News of his passing broke on Monday after a scheduled post appeared on his official Instagram page, announcing his death and sharing a farewell message addressed to friends, family, and followers.
The post, which included photos and personal reflections, was reportedly written and arranged by the content creator before his passing. In the message, Lazywrita encouraged loved ones not to grieve excessively and expressed gratitude for the life he lived and the people who journeyed with him.
“Don’t cry for me please o. I lived a full and adventurous life, people who know me can testify, I just don’t have the energy to continue anymore.” he wrote.
He also used the message to appreciate close friends and family members, describing them as a core part of his life experience and emotional support system.
“I love you Nene, Mary, Israel, Wadi, Roy, I would choose you all to be my family over and over and over and over again. You made this journey of life better.” he said.
According to him, the Instagram post was shared so those close to him would hear directly from him and avoid misinformation or speculation.
“I deleted all my socials across all platforms. I have just this one left and I felt it was imperative my friends and loved ones see this message so no false narrative is written and so they know I’m good and in a better place. I love you all. Kiss kiss. Rest well Anda.” he wrote.
Following the post, reactions poured in across social media, with friends, colleagues, and followers expressing shock, heartbreak, and admiration for his creativity and originality. Many described Lazywrita as deeply thoughtful, talented, and private, noting that he often used his platform to express ideas through poetry, lifestyle content, and brand storytelling.
Lazywrita was known for his unique voice within Nigeria’s digital creative space, earning respect for his work as a writer, influencer, and collaborator with several brands.