Fola Francis, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s transgender community, met an untimely demise as reported on the 20th of December 2023.
The activist and renowned fashion designer tragically drowned at Ilashe beach.
![](https://olorisupergal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1452-815x1024.jpeg)
Fola made waves by becoming the first transgender individual to grace the catwalk at Lagos Fashion Week for Cute-Saint and Fruché in 2022.
![](https://olorisupergal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/18144299-4D9C-4E7C-95DB-1680A2170A3B-1024x1024.png)
Vincent Desmond, a freelance journalist, confirmed this heartbreaking incident on Friday, December 22 “Fola Francis was a beacon of hope and inspiration for many. We are profoundly saddened by her passing.”
Additionally, he disclosed plans for a memorial service to honor Fola’s memory, requesting privacy for her grieving family and friends during this difficult period.