31/01/2025
ValePrimrose Vale, a 29-year-old makeup artist, tragically passed away on December 22 during a festive season visit to friends in Lagos, Nigeria. Her family only learned of her death a week later, caused by malaria.According to her brother, Orlando Vanito, the family last spoke with Primrose on December 21. Despite attempts to reach her, including on her birthday on Christmas Day, they received no response until a nearby police officer informed them of her passing on December 28.Primrose had traveled to Nigeria to celebrate the holidays with friends, intending to return to South Africa after New Year’s Day.Thanks to the kindness of strangers, particularly businessman Xolane Ndhlovu from South Africa, the family received financial support to repatriate Primrose’s body. Though grateful for the assistance, the family remains heartbroken over their loss