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Anthony Joshua recalls tragic deaths of friends in auto crash
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By Francesca Hangeior
A former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has recounted the tragic deaths of two of his close friends following a fatal car crash in an emotional conversation with UFC star, Kamaru Usman.
The conversation, shared in a YouTube video posted by Usman on Wednesday, took place while Joshua was recovering from injuries sustained in the accident and ahead of an MMA event held in Lagos on December 30.
Joshua survived a crash on December 29 along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed the lives of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
The boxer was pulled from the wreckage and rushed to Duchess International Hospital, where he received medical treatment.
Footage from the video showed Joshua lying in a treatment room with bandages wrapped around his head and torso, as he spoke to Usman about the tragedy. He admitted that the reality of the loss had not yet fully registered.
Following his discharge from the hospital, Joshua has since returned to the United Kingdom.
During the conversation, Usman, a former UFC welterweight champion, asked whether Ghami and Ayodele had been seated in the front of the black Lexus at the time of the crash.
Joshua replied, “One was in the front and one was behind him, on the right side. They both passed away. It still hasn’t sunk in. It still hasn’t hit me yet.”
“I’m sorry for that, man. You scared the world, I’ll tell you that right now,” Usman responded.
“Life is short, man. Life is short. And now look, I get to speak with you for the first time,” Joshua said.
“I know. It’s a funny way of how things move, you know? We thank God,” Usman replied.
“You scared the world. It’s crazy because, obviously, we deal with the haters and all the bull**** every time, and it sucks that it takes something serious like this to really see how many people have their eyes on you,” Usman added.
PUNCH Online reported on Sunday that Joshua broke his silence with a post across his social media platforms, sharing a photograph of himself with the families of the deceased.
He captioned the image, “My Brother’s Keeper.”
The photograph shows the former heavyweight champion standing in solidarity with the bereaved families, offering visible support during a moment of grief.
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Popular Singer, Davido draws world attention to kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children and their seven teachers pinned on it. On the back of the jacket, Davido also boldly wrote; “Bring Them Home.”
Davido performed his hit song ‘Fall’ and kept flaunting his jacket throughout the performance to draw attention to the abducted school children and teachers in captivity.
This is not the first time the singer has called for the release of the abductees. He has previously called on the relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued without further delays in a social media post.
He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.
Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is billed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City alongside Shakira.
Burna Boy was featured in the official 2026 World Cup song ‘Dia Dia’ with Shakira. The duo are expected to perform the song at the opening ceremony.
Another Nigerian singer, Rema, will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles along with Lisa and other international pop stars.
Internet Ignites as popular Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a major step in his relationship after proposing marriage to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Jarvis.
The romantic proposal, which has since attracted significant attention online, marked a new chapter in the couple’s relationship and quickly became a trending topic across social media platforms.
Photos and videos from the special moment circulated widely, showing the couple celebrating the engagement with excitement and joy. Fans and followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages shortly after news of the proposal emerged.
Peller and Jarvis have built a strong following through their entertaining online content and public displays of affection, making them one of the most talked-about young couples in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
Over the years, the pair have frequently shared moments from their relationship with fans, helping them build a loyal audience that closely follows their personal and professional journeys.
The engagement announcement was met with excitement from supporters, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the couple take their relationship to the next level.
Social media users described the proposal as a significant milestone and wished the pair success as they prepare for the next phase of their lives together.
The development has further strengthened the couple’s popularity online, with discussions surrounding the engagement continuing to trend across various platforms.
While details regarding the wedding plans have not yet been publicly disclosed, fans remain eager to learn more about the couple’s future plans.
For now, the engagement marks a memorable moment for Peller and Jarvis, whose relationship continues to attract attention from followers across Nigeria and beyond.
Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman.
Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman.
The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.”
He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.”
Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former beauty queens.
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