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A cause of death has been revealed for influencer Riziki Ilenre after her death on Dec. 12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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The 27-year-old internet personality was\u00a0known by her 5,000 TikTok followers under the username \u201csincerelynaija\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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A spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department in Alabama previously confirmed to PEOPLE that there was an “ongoing investigation” surrounding her death<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A cause of death has been revealed for influencer Riziki Ilenre<\/a> after her death on Dec. 12.<\/p>\nThe 27-year-old internet personality \u2014\u00a0known by her 5,000 TikTok followers under the username \u201csincerelynaija\u201d \u2014\u00a0died from asphyxia due to hanging, and her death was ruled a suicide, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed to PEOPLE. The department also said that her body contained evidence of “previous self-harm” and that she had a “reported history of depression and previous suicide attempts.”<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department in Alabama previously confirmed to PEOPLE that there was an “ongoing investigation” surrounding her death.<\/p>\n
The creator was known for her comedic videos on the platform, though her profile appeared to be taken down after her death. She also regularly shared photos and videos of her service dog Chief, whom she called her \u201csuperhero\u201d in a 2023 Facebook post<\/a>, adding that he helped her \u201cduring difficult moments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nRiziki Ilenre
Credit: Riziki Ilenre\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
After her death, Ilenre\u2019s church, Church Without Walls, based in Carrollton, Ga., remembered her in a tribute post<\/a> as \u201csomeone deeply loved and deeply valued.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cShe was part of our ministry family, a bright and brilliant young woman, full of purpose, faith, and promise. She served faithfully, graduated college, and was pursuing her dream of law school. Her future was meaningful, and her life mattered,\u201d the church wrote on Facebook. \u201cThis is not a moment for speculation or easy answers. This is a moment for grieving, compassion, and love. Scripture reminds us that even Jesus paused to weep in the face of loss, and today, our community weeps. Today, we mourn.\u201d<\/p>\n
Church Without Walls apostle Walter D’Andre Green separately shared a tribute<\/a> on his Facebook account, describing Ilenre as his \u201cdaughter \u2014 not biologically, but absolutely spiritually.\u201d<\/p>\nNever miss a story \u2014 sign up for <\/strong>PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n![\"Riziki](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oKpk52qbcOe.Y3YFYbly5g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTgwODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/0c6a88ced21376737267e42bcbeb0a10\"\/)
<\/div>\nRiziki Ilenre
Credit: Riziki Ilenre\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\u201cI had the privilege of watching her grow from an awkward sophomore in college into a young woman preparing to take on the world as a law student. She was brilliant, driven, and fearless in thought,\u201d he penned. \u201cOne thing about Rizi \u2014 she loved to debate. She thrived in apologetics and theological discourse, and I think that\u2019s part of why we were so close. She loved truth, and she wasn\u2019t afraid to wrestle with it.<\/p>\n
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at <\/em>988lifeline.org<\/em><\/a> 24\/7.<\/em><\/p>\n
A cause of death has been revealed for influencer Riziki Ilenre after her death on Dec. 12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
The 27-year-old internet personality was\u00a0known by her 5,000 TikTok followers under the username \u201csincerelynaija\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
A spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department in Alabama previously confirmed to PEOPLE that there was an “ongoing investigation” surrounding her death<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A cause of death has been revealed for influencer Riziki Ilenre<\/a> after her death on Dec. 12.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old internet personality \u2014\u00a0known by her 5,000 TikTok followers under the username \u201csincerelynaija\u201d \u2014\u00a0died from asphyxia due to hanging, and her death was ruled a suicide, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed to PEOPLE. The department also said that her body contained evidence of “previous self-harm” and that she had a “reported history of depression and previous suicide attempts.”<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department in Alabama previously confirmed to PEOPLE that there was an “ongoing investigation” surrounding her death.<\/p>\n The creator was known for her comedic videos on the platform, though her profile appeared to be taken down after her death. She also regularly shared photos and videos of her service dog Chief, whom she called her \u201csuperhero\u201d in a 2023 Facebook post<\/a>, adding that he helped her \u201cduring difficult moments.\u201d<\/p>\n Riziki Ilenre After her death, Ilenre\u2019s church, Church Without Walls, based in Carrollton, Ga., remembered her in a tribute post<\/a> as \u201csomeone deeply loved and deeply valued.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cShe was part of our ministry family, a bright and brilliant young woman, full of purpose, faith, and promise. She served faithfully, graduated college, and was pursuing her dream of law school. Her future was meaningful, and her life mattered,\u201d the church wrote on Facebook. \u201cThis is not a moment for speculation or easy answers. This is a moment for grieving, compassion, and love. Scripture reminds us that even Jesus paused to weep in the face of loss, and today, our community weeps. Today, we mourn.\u201d<\/p>\n Church Without Walls apostle Walter D’Andre Green separately shared a tribute<\/a> on his Facebook account, describing Ilenre as his \u201cdaughter \u2014 not biologically, but absolutely spiritually.\u201d<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <\/strong>PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Riziki Ilenre \u201cI had the privilege of watching her grow from an awkward sophomore in college into a young woman preparing to take on the world as a law student. She was brilliant, driven, and fearless in thought,\u201d he penned. \u201cOne thing about Rizi \u2014 she loved to debate. She thrived in apologetics and theological discourse, and I think that\u2019s part of why we were so close. She loved truth, and she wasn\u2019t afraid to wrestle with it.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at <\/em>988lifeline.org<\/em><\/a> 24\/7.<\/em><\/p>\n
Credit: Riziki Ilenre\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Riziki Ilenre\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n