A tragic and shocking event unfolded at Kasempa Central Evangelical Church in Zambia when a respected deaconess, Sankalimba, collapsed and died while delivering a speech during a Sunday service.
The incident, which occurred on March 30, was captured on a Facebook Live video, leaving the congregation and online viewers in disbelief.
The service was underway as usual, with Sankalimba addressing the congregation with her characteristic poise. According to witnesses and the viral video, she was in the middle of her speech when she suddenly paused, appeared unsteady, and then collapsed to the floor.
Gasps echoed through the church as attendees rushed to assist her, but despite their efforts, she passed away moments later.
The Facebook Live footage, which has since circulated widely, shows the deaconess’s final moments, her voice fading just before the fall. The puzzling nature of her sudden death has left many wondering about the cause, though no official medical explanation has been released.
The video has drawn an outpouring of grief from the community and beyond, with viewers expressing both sadness and shock at the unexpected loss. way.