Cause of Death Revealed for Influencer Riziki Ilenre, 27

The TikTok personality died by suicide on December 12, according to authorities.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Riziki Ilenre, a 27-year-old TikTok influencer known as 'sincerelynaija', died by suicide on December 12. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed that her cause of death was asphyxia due to hanging, and that her body showed evidence of previous self-harm and a history of depression and suicide attempts.

Why it matters

Ilenre's death has deeply impacted her online community and church family, who remembered her as a 'bright and brilliant young woman, full of purpose, faith, and promise.' Her passing highlights the ongoing mental health challenges faced by young content creators and the need for greater awareness and support.

The details

Ilenre, who had over 5,000 TikTok followers, was known for her comedic videos on the platform. After her death, her church in Carrollton, Georgia paid tribute, describing her as 'someone deeply loved and deeply valued' who 'served faithfully' and was 'pursuing her dream of law school.' The Montgomery Police Department had previously confirmed an 'ongoing investigation' surrounding her death.

  • Riziki Ilenre died on December 12, 2026.
  • The cause of death was revealed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in March 2026.

The players

Riziki Ilenre

A 27-year-old TikTok influencer known by the username 'sincerelynaija', who died by suicide.

Church Without Walls

The church in Carrollton, Georgia that Riziki Ilenre was a part of and that paid tribute to her after her death.

Walter D'Andre Green

The apostle of Church Without Walls who described Riziki Ilenre as his 'daughter - not biologically, but absolutely spiritually.'

Montgomery Police Department

The police department in Alabama that previously confirmed an 'ongoing investigation' surrounding Riziki Ilenre's death.

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences

The department that confirmed Riziki Ilenre's cause of death as asphyxia due to hanging, and that her body showed evidence of previous self-harm and a history of depression and suicide attempts.

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What they’re saying

“She was part of our ministry family, a bright and brilliant young woman, full of purpose, faith, and promise. She served faithfully, graduated college, and was pursuing her dream of law school. Her future was meaningful, and her life mattered.”

— Church Without Walls (Facebook)

“I had the privilege of watching her grow from an awkward sophomore in college into a young woman preparing to take on the world as a law student. She was brilliant, driven, and fearless in thought.”

— Walter D'Andre Green, Apostle, Church Without Walls (Facebook)

The takeaway

Riziki Ilenre's tragic death highlights the ongoing mental health challenges faced by young content creators and the need for greater awareness, support, and resources to address these issues within online communities.