Lady’s business banner mistaken for obituary, sparks online reactions

A business poster designed to promote a training event in Ebonyi State has ignited discussion online after many mistook it for an obituary announcement. The confusion was fueled by the poster’s design, which closely resembled a typical memorial notice.

The viral mix-up began when a Facebook user shared the image on social media, expressing his initial confusion at the layout. “Omor, I nearly type RIP oo,” he wrote, indicating that he had almost assumed the lady in the poster had passed away.

The business advertisement was meant to invite people to a four-day training program. However, elements such as the font style, color scheme, and the placement of the lady’s image led many to believe it was an obituary.

Reacting to the confusion, social media users criticized the designer for the misleading layout. @prince Kelly, expressed his frustration, saying, “I don call the number wey dey there tire. The mugu is not picking up. He would have heard from me. Nonsense.”

@wisdom Aminayanasam, advised designers to be more cautious, stating, “You people should be careful the way you create banners. Create it in a better way because it’s not a sad story that happened to her.”

The incident has sparked discussions on the importance of professional graphic design. Many netizens have urged designers to be mindful of their choices in colors, fonts, and layouts to avoid creating unnecessary panic or confusion.