Menegian, a son of the late playwright and Ogoni activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, is dead.
He died in the London, United Kingdom from complications of COVID-19.
The development was confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday by his sister, Noo Saro-Wiwa.
Noo said Gian, as Menegian was fondly called, also had underlying health conditions and died on Monday after testing positive for coronavirus.
She said: “We said goodbye to my brother, Gian, on Monday.
“He had COVID-19 combined with underlying health conditions.
“Gian was the smartest and most talented out of all of us: a champion sprinter at school, a poet, an artist, budding engineer, a self-taught guitarist and pianist.
“But mental health issues limited his life from age 16 onwards.
“I took this photo of him a few months ago before he was hospitalised.
“We were singing Hysteria by Def Leppard, a song we both love.
“Although the side-effects of medication altered his athletic physique, this photo still captures Gian’s essence: a kind and beautiful soul, always wanting the best for his family, always praying for our future success while being eternally optimistic about his own.
“And, of course, always loving his music.
“He leaves a wonderful son, Louis. (Menegian Saro-Wiwa, 1970-2020).”
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