On Sunday, a large crowd gathered at a London mosque for the funeral of Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian heavyweight boxing star, and two of his close friends, who died in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan motorway.
The funeral prayer (Janazah) for Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif “Latz” Ayodele drew many supporters who came to pay their respects. Joshua was present alongside the grieving families.
On the same day, the former world heavyweight champion posted a poignant tribute on social media – his first message since the fatal accident on December 29. The photo showed him surrounded by loved ones of the deceased, with a framed portrait of Ghami beside him. He captioned it: “My brother’s protector.”
Joshua, Ghami, and Ayodele were in a black Lexus SUV that collided with a parked truck on the Lagos-Ibadan highway. Ghami and Ayodele died instantly, while Joshua and the driver survived and were taken to the hospital for treatment. After receiving care, they were able to return home.
Joshua returned to London on Friday and recovered at home until the funeral.
According to reports, the boxer narrowly escaped death after switching seats shortly before the vehicle departed. Initially seated in the front, he moved to the back. The two men who had been in the front seat perished in the crash.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was charged in Ogun State with vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving. He pleaded not guilty, claiming the crash was caused by brake failure. He was released on bail pending further proceedings.
This tragic accident continues to generate widespread grief. Many people have offered their condolences to Joshua and the families of the victims.
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