TheCable

Mayowa Ahmed, a 31-year-old ovarian cancer patient, died on Sunday after a fierce battle highlighted by a publicly-driven campaign for funds.

Nigerians took to twitter — one of the social media platforms used in the failed attempt to save her life — to mourn her passing.

 

It’s such a pity that #savemayowa is now #ripmayowa
May your gentle soul rest in peace. No more pains for you dear.
????????????

Advertisement

— Chief Onajevwe Pela (@Ms_Pela) August 21, 2016

I don’t know Mayowa personally, but that girl is strong. May her soul rest in peace.#RipMayowa — OLUWABUKUNOLAMI (@Bukunolami_TA) August 21, 2016

Advertisement

God bless you Mayowa, your story showed me the human side of Nigerians and that we can rally round to help even in a recession #RIPMayowa

— Idah Bafokeng (@africainmotion) August 21, 2016

Am so happy Mayowa got to feel the love of people from around the world. God bless your journey home. We all tried #RipMayowa — Shawlerfunmi (@shawlerfunmi) August 21, 2016

Rest In Peace, Mayowa Ahmed. You gave it one hard final push, and inspired many. #RIPMayowa

— Grant Approved! (@HeeroChima) August 21, 2016

Advertisement

you fought cancer like a champion.. REST IN PEACE. #RIPMayowa — IG:Abisoyee_ (@_Love_Doc) August 21, 2016

Advertisement

Early detection is key! We cannot relent in the big war against cancer with 80k of 100k diagnosed dying #RIPMayowa

Advertisement

— Olumide Orojimi (@olumideorojimi) August 21, 2016

The greatest loss isn’t death, it is what dies inside us while we’re still alive. Mayowa didn’t let the vultures kill her hopes. #RIPMayowa — Zeena (@BlueZeena) August 21, 2016

A third of cancers can be treated if detected early! Kids have cancers. Have u screened yourself? Early detection is key #RIPMayowa

— Olumide Orojimi (@olumideorojimi) August 21, 2016

The last days of your life you got much love from people but God loves you more..#RIPMayowa ???????? — Mr Bukhari suwaid (@suwaidybaba) August 21, 2016

Chaiiiiii. May her soul RIP. God knws Evry Evry. It’s well https://t.co/ux78RoLqH4

— Poju (@pojugreat) August 21, 2016

I get that prayers move mountains all d time but also pay attention to your body before its too late #RIPMayowa — Mayree (@signora_mayy_) August 21, 2016

Wow! May her soul rest https://t.co/UhlRf0kgUV

— Ade Of Nigeria (@Hammdriller) August 21, 2016

To think that I actually ate her food February this year.Wow! #RIPMayowa — Ximena (@Ximena_HUD) August 21, 2016

She fought hard
Rest Well in heaven????????#RIPMayowa

— The Demola Expoze (@DEMOLAEXPOZE) August 21, 2016