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Young TikTok nurse who died a few days before final exams buried, videos stir emotions

By Godwin Nii-Arhmah Okine,Samuel Obour

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Young TikTok nurse who died a few days before final exams buried, videos stir emotions

Ghanaian TikToker and nurse, Sandra, also known as Colourwinner, died on September 8 after she fell ill and collapsedHer final funeral rites have been held in Suma Ahenkro, with videos showing friends and family heartbrokenGhanaians on social media shared sorrowful reactions to the burial of Colourwinner, with many mourning the loss of a young life

A young Ghanaian nurse who recently died in mysterious fashion days before her licensure exams has been buried.

Sandra, known on TikTok as Colourwinner, was reported dead on September 12, 2025, leaving friends and fans heartbroken.

The final year student of the Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training School, located at Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region of Ghana, reportedly fell ill and collapsed on September 8.

She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she passed away.

Colourwinner, who was prominent on TikTok where she posted about her life and aspiring career as a nursing student, died shortly before her final licensure exams to graduate from school.

TikTok nurse Colourwinner buried

In a series of videos seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, Sandra’s final funeral rites were held in her hometown of Suma Ahenkro.

Her friends, family members and colleagues gathered together at a solemn event to say their final goodbyes.

Footage showed her casket being transported to the cemetery for her internment, with many loved ones drowning in grief.

Colouwinner’s passing at a young age and shortly before completing her education weighed heavily on her family and friends, which was reflected in their demeanour.

“Eii, so my friend is gone forever. My heart is shattered, ah. Rest well, my friend,” Efya Odo, a good friend of the deceased, shared on social media.

Below are the TikTok videos of Colourwinner’s burial service.

Reactions to TikToker Colourwinner’s burial

YEN.com.gh compiled some comments in reaction to the video of TikTok nurse Colourwinner’s burial.

.||.🦋Ama❤️ Serwaa🥰🎀🇩🇪 said:

“Oh, Sandy😭🥹, may she rest well🙏.”

Obaapa Kendra😍❤️💯 wrote:

“Aww Wuzziii may her soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🏻💔.”

Amakye Roy Junior commented:

“We are just growing up to be buried, such a life 💔💀🙏.”

Source: YEN.com.gh