Toddler Tragically Dies on Vegan Diet: Woman Speaks Out on Overlooked Symptoms She Neglected
In the small town of [Town Name], a heart-wrenching story unfolded in 2020, centred around a three-year-old boy named Abiyah. Abiyah was a member of the obscure religious sect, Royal Ahayah's Witness, a group that combines African spiritualism, New Age mysticism, and a strong anti-Western ideology.
The sect, led by its self-proclaimed sovereign ruler, Tai, advocated for a rejection of Western medicine and the performance of unusual rituals, including makeshift embalming, reflecting a belief in child reincarnation. This belief system led Abiyah's parents to enforce a highly restrictive vegan diet on him, consisting mainly of fruit, nuts, and seeds.
Unfortunately, this diet, coupled with the parents' refusal of medical treatment due to their religious convictions, resulted in Abiyah's death from malnutrition-related conditions, including rickets, anemia, stunted growth, fractured bones, severe tooth decay, and other complications.
In the months following Abiyah's passing, his aunt, Cassie, recalls receiving a message from Naiyahmi, Abiyah's mother, inquiring about her health. However, it was not until December 2022 that the truth of what had happened came to light, following a welfare check by police. The parents were subsequently arrested and stood trial.
Cassie, filled with regret and a desire to give Abiyah the dignity he deserved, started a fundraiser in July 2025, aiming to pay for a headstone in his memory. The cost of the headstone, inscription, and installation is more than she can cover alone, hence her appeal for support.
The tragic death of Abiyah has sparked a debate over the specific causes behind his passing, particularly regarding the restrictive vegan diet imposed by his parents. However, it is clear that the beliefs and practices of the Royal Ahayah's Witness sect played a significant role in the toddler's untimely demise.
Images for this article are courtesy of West Midlands Police, nnaizamarah, and GoFundMe.
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