The Nigerian social media community is in deep mourning following the death of popular influencer and writer Anderson Damisa, widely known as LazyWrita.
The news of his passing broke through a chilling scheduled post on his Instagram page, where he explicitly stated his intention to end his life, citing mental exhaustion and a lack of energy to continue.
In the lengthy and emotional post, Anderson addressed his loved ones and followers, asking them not to grieve but to celebrate the adventurous life he lived. He revealed that he had already deleted his other social media accounts, leaving only a final message to prevent “false narratives.”
In the post, he described himself as “happy, unburdened and free,” while bidding farewell to close friends and a former lover, whom he urged not to feel guilty or blame themselves for his decision.
Damisa also revealed that he had deleted all his social media accounts, explaining that the final post was intended to prevent misinformation about his state of mind.
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The message immediately triggered anxiety among fans, friends and followers, many of whom took to social media to pray for his safety and call for urgent intervention.
He wrote, “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.
“Now, I am Happy, Unburdened and FREEEEEE !!! The only things i regret is not watching the new episodes of Stranger Things 😩 and not getting married to the LOML when I had a chance to till she moved on. She’s reading this. Please don’t cry and don’t shoulder any blame regardless of everything we went through. Through my happiest and saddest days, You were the best thing that ever happened to me. I wan’t you to LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH, MAKE BABIES and be HAPPY!
“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 😘❤️
“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 🕊️”
On Dec. 30, three of his family members released a joint statement on Instagram, acknowledging Damisa’s death and asking for privacy as they grieve the loss.
“On behalf of Lazywrita’s family, we want to thank everyone for the love, prayers, kind messages, and support we’ve received during this incredibly painful time,” the statement began. “We are heartbroken and still trying to process this loss. We kindly ask for less calls, texts instead, privacy and understanding as we grieve and support one another.”
Continued the family members: “Thank you for respecting our space and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. 🙏”
In Damisa’s post announcing his death, he said that he had deactivated most of his social media accounts. His website also appeared to have been taken down.
In the months before his death, the internet personality opened up about taking a step back from social media and his mental health.
“October really put me through it, mentally, emotionally, and in ways I didn’t see coming,” he penned the creator in an Oct. 31 post. “Some days felt heavy and some lessons hit too hard, but I kept pushing through. I learned about patience, discipline, and the kind of strength that only shows up when life tests you.”
In a Nov. 10 post, Damisa acknowledged that he had been quieter than usual on social media, admitting that friends had been asking why he had “disappeared” online and “in life too.”
“It got to a time everything felt too loud and I just couldn’t keep up anymore. The things that used to bring me joy started to feel heavy, and even the simplest moments lost their spark,” explained Damisa. “So I stepped away, to breathe, to remember who I was beneath all the noise. I took a pause long enough to feel alive again.”
After news of the influencer’s death became public, his friend, who goes by “theonlydolapoo” on Instagram, reposted Damisa’s final post to his Instagram Stories, adding the text, “Mental health matters. Please speak to someone. Rest in peace brother 🤍🕊️.”