Popular Socialite, Toyin Igbira Dies At 56, After Prolonged Illness

Alhaja Monsurat Ashabi Oluwatoyin Oyemade Rufai Abraham, widely known as Toyin Igbira in social circles, has died at the age of 56. She died yesterday after losing the battle to a protracted illness she had been nursing for over 5 years, CityScoop can report. 

Late Toyin Igbira, who hit big headlines several times for controversial reasons was born on the 18th of February, 1963. She was arrested many times for drug trafficking offences. 

Gists that all was not well with the health of the mother of three had been circulating since over 5 years now. But about 2 years ago, there were reports that she had survived the life-threatening illness and that she had returned to Nigeria after receiving medical treatment abroad. 

The news of her death yesterday however sent shock down the spine of many who thought she was already recovering.

Since the news broke, her friends have taken to social media to mourn not just one of their own, but a woman who rocked the social scene like a colosus during her time. 

In her reigning days, popular musicians sang her praise to high heavens. Igbira owns comfortable houses in Abuja, Lagos and the United States.