Benin: we know a little more about the cause of Sonia Agbantou’s death

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.