Nigerian model, Esther Kanu, who once participated in the 2013 edition of Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria beauty pageant representing Abia State, has passed away.

The 24-year-old died on the morning of Wednesday, January 7th 2014. Sources say she suddenly slumped and was immediately taken to the hospital, where she died..

Mr. Desmond Agboola, CEO of Queen of Aso Nigeria beauty pageant confirmed her death, saying:

“Esther didn’t show any sign of ill health so she cannot be said that she was ill. 

“She was even with some friends a day before she died. She just woke up yesterday morning, slumped in her room and died,” he said.

Mr. Agboola further explained that the 24-year-old has not been in active modeling for some time now; 

“She owns a beauty shop in Banex plaza, Abuja, called Radiant Glow. That is what she has been doing,” he explained.

No official statement has been released by her family.

May her soul rest in peace.

{via City People}