Actress Monalisa Stephen, who was well-known for her advocacy of body positivity, has died. She passed away in Lagos on May 13, 2025, as a result of issues related to low blood sugar and intestinal hemorrhage.
Her immediate younger sister confirmed the news, and Best of Nollywood (BON) CEO Seun Oloketuyi made it public on Wednesday morning.
“Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen has passed away,” Oloketuyi announced on his official Instagram profile.
She succumbed to complications from low blood sugar and internal hemorrhage yesterday in Lagos. The passing of this kind, hardworking soul was verified by her younger sister.
Monalisa Stephen became well-known for her work in Nollywood films and her strong stances on mental health, self-love, and body positivity.
She frequently sparked discussions on social media with her forthright views on cultural norms for beauty, the stigma associated with overweight people, and cyberbullying.