Treis: Celebrity furniture manufacturer Tobywood is dead

A celebrity furniture manufacturer based in Lagos, Oluwatobi 'Tobywood' Omoosumi, is dead.

On Friday, Tobywood's family announced his death in a statement published on his X -page, which was preserved by Premium Times.

Since the family announced, there has been a flood of comments and reactions from Internet users, many of whom believe that the death of Tobywood, the owner of 360furnitures, was staged.

Tobywood, the different types of furniture – including television wall units and toilets – for his lifetime, who performed skepticism compared to his reported death, no stranger for controversy for controversy.

When Tobywood, who had 22.6,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), was kidnapped in February 2024, many dismissed him as a stunt, although his family declared him missing.

I noticed that people were taken out of the room individually, but nobody was brought back during this time. At that time I was really afraid because I thought that was the end.

They also took me and I felt the same weakness that I felt on the bus. Next I woke up in the middle …

– Woody (@mrtobywood) February 13, 2024

In a number of tweets, Tobywood, who was known, told his work on X regularly, how he was kidnapped in a minibus (Korope) and how he could escape.

On Wednesday afternoon I left my house to get materials for working at Mushin. When I arrived in Oshodi, I decided to go to Ikeja first to fix the problem of my phone that I have been hesitating for some time.

I entered a bus (Korope) in Oshodi and went to Ikeja …

– Woody (@mrtobywood) February 13, 2024

He revealed that he had no sense of feeling during his captivity because his face remained covered during the entire ordeal.

A year later

Now, a year after he had regained his freedom from the kidnappers who kidnapped him in Ikeja when he was on the way to Mush to buy materials, the furniture manufacturer died.

The family announced his death and was silent about the widespread claim that he had died through suicide.

They also warned of the spread of misinformation and explained that it only deepens their grief.

The statement was partially: “With profound grief and heavy heart, we announced the death of our beloved son, brother and friend Oluwatobi“ Tobywood ”Omoosumi. Tobi left this world and left estimated memories and an indelible influence on everyone who knew him.

“After this painful loss, it is deeply discouraging that unfounded rumors indicate that his death is not real. Let us be clear: this is neither a joke nor a question of speculation. Our family has suffered an unimaginable tragedy, and the spread of misinformation only deepens our grief.

In addition, we find it completely insensitive that the news of his death was spread online before we, his family, even had the chance to process the reality of his death and to maintain its death certificate. “

Burial

In addition, the family announced that Tobywood had been rested, but did not reveal the cause of his death.

They thanked for the expression of love, condolences and support, while asking the public to respect their decision privately.

“We all ask to remember that there are real people behind every tragedy, relatives who earn dignity, respect and space for grief without penetrating. Tobi was put to rest, and as a family we ask for the understanding and respect of the public while we mourn privately.

“We would like to thank the harvest in the intn'l church, especially the team members of Tobis in the church, for their endless support from our son, brother and friend while he was with us and after leaving this world behind. “

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Reactions

Fans of Tobywood went on social media to mourn him – expressed their grief and offered prayers for his eternal break.

Here are some condolences from his fans:

That's sad. I wish people could learn to live a life outside of social media and not allow the rants and the pulling of social media to them.

– X (@josh_unravels) February 28, 2025

I literally saw this guy last week. What's up?

– Canada/UK Pof (@olumba_) February 28, 2025

Peace in peace Toby

I will always remember you for this TV wall that you have built for me.

So sad that you are no longer. pic.twitter.com/hjarhrnkwu

– jaredad.®️ (@jaredadcrypto) February 28, 2025

Death is one of my greatest fears. The thought of going without doing all the things I want to do really follow me. Rip

– Madeflagos (@madeyybaba) February 28, 2025

@Mrtobywood Was one of the happiest people I know. We were full of life. He went through a lot, but he got better. To believe he always danced in the church. You should ban snipers. What really went wrong? Peace in peace Tobywood pic.twitter.com/bdewjer4ok

– Gappy (@gappi_ella) February 28, 2025

Sigh, that's so sad. May God give his family the consolation that they need to cross this phase, I hope he finds the peace that he has not come on earth. Rest out, King ️

– (@mirexmosis) February 28, 2025

Isn't it this type that was missing some time ago? Well, it is really sad. May his soul rest in peace. Such a young soul.

– Adaugo (@adaaugo_opara) February 28, 2025