Benin: we know a little more about the cause of Sonia Agbantou’s death
We know a bit more about the death of the micro virtuoso, Sonia Agbantou. According to the latest information, she died from a heart attack on the night of Sunday, June 22 to Monday, June 23.
SUMMARY
The sad news is announced to the public by Souleymane Djibril, president of the Association of Radio/Television Presenters and Live Hosts of Benin. A shock wave immediately swept across the Beninese media landscape and social networks, where Sonia enjoyed a large community of loyal followers and admirers.
A sudden and unexpected disappearance
Known for her charisma, her eloquence and her ability to rally audiences, Sonia Agbantou was a familiar voice on television sets and radio waves. Her sudden departure leaves profound dismay in the media and digital communication world in Benin.
According to close sources, nothing had foreseen a heart crisis, even though she had recently mentioned in some of her TikTok videos about moments of exhaustion due to multiple commitments.
Sonia Agbantou was more than just a media figure. Over the years, she had expanded her footprint into the field of personal development, becoming a public speaking coach, lecturer, and mentor to many young communicators. She had recently reinvented herself in a self-affirming identity quest, claiming to have “reconnected with her culture,” particularly through indigenous spiritual practices she embraced on her social media channels.
A woman of conviction, she never hesitated to break new ground, adopting a free, often impactful tone, which marked her uniqueness in the Beninese audiovisual landscape.
Sonia Agbantou permanently lays down the microphone in the prime of her life, leaving behind a generation of young hosts she inspired, grieving colleagues, and an indelible imprint in the world of speech. May her soul rest in peace.
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