- Friends and family gathered to pay final respects to actress Monalisa Stephen at her funeral.
- Her passing was announced on social media by a close friend.
- The cause of death was complications from low blood sugar and internal bleeding.

In a somber yet expected development, friends and family of the late actress Monalisa Stephen came together to pay their final respects as she was laid to rest.
News of her passing was initially shared on social media by a close acquaintance, who revealed that the actress died due to complications from low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
Tributes poured in from many in the entertainment industry, including notable figures like Toyin Abraham, who publicly expressed their sorrow and paid homage to her memory.
On May 22, her family released details about the burial arrangements, noting that the ceremony would commence on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with a private interment beginning at noon.
A recent video circulating online captured emotional scenes at the Yaba cemetery, where her loved ones gathered to perform her final rites amid visible grief.
Watch the clip of her burial here:
One of the posts shared on her page reads:
” Rest in Power, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen (aka Gabacci) 🕊️A bold voice. A creative force. A light to millions. Founder of the LYF Movement, Monalisa used her art, voice, and platform to uplift women and anyone battling depression, low self-esteem, and body image struggles. With over a decade of impact in film, music, fashion, and digital storytelling, she reminded us all to Love Yourself First. 💛.
See the post below:
See some comments below:
@comedian_daniboy:”Seen and interacted with her once in person. Gets painful everytime I think about it. Omo! 💔.”
@_____motola:”Rest in peace monalisa.”
@wumitoriola:”Mona, Rest in peace .This hurts really bad 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍May God rest your soul🕊🕊.”
@johnbenz0001:”Gabbaci 💔 still can’t believe you are gone 😭…RIP🕊️.”
@randypeterz:”May God Rest your soul and comfort all left to mourn the painful loss, My thoughts and prayers are with the family 🙏🏽🕊️💔.”
@ajurawalo said:”I won’t see her making posts again chai this life eh 😢😢, God bless her soul.”
@hawtmoe:”Rest in Power Mona dear , the angels guide you home 🕊️ 🕊️ 💜💜💜.”
@otm_001:”I just can not wrap my head head around this, what exactly is happening?? I was thinking this is some ridiculous prank or something. This can’t be real!???”
@ty_babyooo:”My love,I will really miss you 😭😭💔💔,Contiune to rest in peace,God loves you more 🙏🕊️.”
@fessychopsand_more:”You fought well,my woman ❤️I know you’re resting😢🕊you will be greatly missed. May your soul continue to find rest.”
@omoba_solexy:”I never thought i would witness an event like this… God please rest Mona’s soul😢.”
@heavenlygrace_billy:”😢😢😢😢I still can’t believe my baby girl is gone.. just like that😢.. REST IN POWER ❤️.”