The festive preparations for a wedding in Umuahia, Abia State, have been shattered by tragedy. Mirian Chinonso Sunday, a young Nigerian woman, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 3, 2025, just two days before she was scheduled to hold her traditional wedding ceremony.
Mirian was set to marry her fiancé, Ugochukwu Princewill, popularly known as Donish Gold, with their traditional union planned for Sunday, October 5.
Sudden Illness After Pre-Wedding Joy
The news of Mirian’s death came as a profound shock to her community and fiancé, particularly as Ugochukwu had shared their joyful pre-wedding photos on social media just the day before, expressing excitement about their impending union.
“Sunday we party. 5th October. Thank you so much for choosing me, my baby girl… love is a beautiful thing,” he had written on October 2.
Reports indicate that Mirian was on her way to the market on Friday when she was struck by a sudden illness, complaining of severe chest pains. She was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia. Despite doctors’ efforts, which allegedly included an emergency surgery for internal bleeding, all attempts to save her life were unsuccessful.
Tributes Highlight Life’s Fragility
The devastating news was confirmed by Christian Ojike Agbaeze, a close friend of the groom, who shared a sorrowful tribute on Facebook.
Agbaeze lamented the role of the Nigerian medical system and the cruelty of the timing, writing: “A day made for celebration has turned to condolences… We were meant to pay her bride price on Friday and celebrate properly on Sunday, but she died that same Friday—the day meant to be her happiest.”
Friends expressed disbelief at the swift turn of events, describing Mirian as “hale, hearty, and full of excitement” just hours before her sudden passing.
The tragedy also impacted the wedding’s contracted MC, who shared a screenshot of their recent planning conversations, adding: “From marriage plans to funeral tears in just one night… it’s too heavy. Life truly is fragile.”
The tragic story of Mirian Chinonso Sunday stands as a heartbreaking reminder of life’s profound fragility, turning a moment meant for unimaginable joy into one of deep, collective sorrow for her family and community.
Source: Ameyawdebrah
