13-Year-Old US-Based Nigerian Boy Di3s After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge
A US-based couple is mourning the tr@gic loss of their 13-year-old son Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe di3d after attempting a dangerous social media challenge similar to past trends that have claimed multiple young lives.
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The teenager was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of February 3rd, 2025, just a day after watching the Grammy Awards with his family.
His mother immediately performed CPR while his father, Nnamdi Ohaeri Sr., sought help from a neighbour and called emergency services. Despite their efforts, the boy was later pronounced de@d.
While initial signs pointed to a possible su!cide, his parents were unconvinced and began their investigation. They discovered that their son may have participated in the social media challenge that dares participants to render themselves unconscious.
The trend, similar to the infamous “Blackout Challenge,” has been linked to several de@ths in recent years, raising concerns among parents and authorities.
The grieving family now hopes their son’s story will serve as a warning to other parents. They urge families to be vigilant about the content and trends their children may be exposed to, whether online or through peer influence.
Ohaeri Sr. reflected on the tragedy, acknowledging that while he had educated his sons about the dangers of dr*gs, he had not considered the risks of social media challenges.
Authorities have not yet released an official cause of de@th, and it remains unclear whether the incident is being investigated as a su!cide or an accident. The Murrieta Police Department has not provided further details on the case.
