Esther Thomas, widely known online as Sunshine, was a rising Nigerian content creator, skit maker, model, brand influencer, and video vixen. She tragically passed away on January 9, 2026, following complications from fibroid surgery at a young age.

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As of her death, no official or publicly disclosed net worth figures exist for Esther Thomas (Sunshine). This is common for emerging mid-tier influencers in Nigeria’s digital space, where financial details are rarely audited or shared publicly—especially so soon after passing (probate/estate processes are private and ongoing).

Realistic Estimate & Breakdown

Based on industry benchmarks for Nigerian creators with similar profiles (~400,000–600,000 combined followers on Instagram/Facebook, viral skits, brand collaborations, and modeling gigs):

• Estimated Net Worth Range at Death: ₦150 million – ₦800 million NGN (approximately $90,000 – $500,000 USD at current exchange rates).
• Most credible midpoint: around ₦400–500 million NGN (~$250,000–$300,000 USD) for a creator at her level in 2025–2026.
• Lower end: Basic earnings from views, small sponsorships, and organic growth.
• Higher end: Consistent brand deals, paid collaborations, modeling/video vixen income, and potential residuals from viral content.

Key Income Sources That Contributed:

• Instagram & Facebook monetization (Reels bonuses, ad revenue from high-engagement skits).
• Brand partnerships & sponsored content (fashion, beauty, lifestyle endorsements common at 500K followers).
• Modeling shoots & video vixen appearances (music videos, photoshoots).
• Collaborations with peers like Chidera Madu, realbigskilz, and Lucy Antem (cross-promotion boosted visibility and paid opportunities).

For comparison:

• Similar-tier skit makers (mid-500K followers) often report monthly earnings of ₦5–20 million at peak through mixed streams.
• Top-tier names (e.g., those with millions of followers) reach billions in NGN, but Esther was still in the promising “rising” phase.

These are informed approximations—no verified reports, estate filings, or interviews confirm exact numbers. Her family has not released financial details, focusing instead on mourning and the circumstances of her health crisis.

Her true “wealth” shone brightest in the joy her skits brought to fans, the creative freedom she enjoyed, and the community she built in Nigeria’s fast-growing creator economy.

Rest in peace, Esther “Sunshine” Thomas. Your light and laughter continue to inspire. 💛