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Anthony Joshua recalls tragic deaths of friends in auto crash
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.
Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a serious car accident in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The actor disclosed the incident on his Instagram page, where he shared footage showing the aftermath of the crash and expressed gratitude to God for sparing his life.
The accident reportedly occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan.
Details surrounding the crash, including its exact cause and whether other people were involved, were not immediately available.
Reacting to the incident, Agbor thanked God for his survival.
“As I was saying, thank God Almighty I made it out of this. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,” he wrote.
His post attracted messages of relief, prayers and goodwill from colleagues and fans, with several Nollywood personalities thanking God for his survival.
Those who reacted included Sotayo Gaga, Toyin Adewale, Tijani Adekola, Jigan Babaoja, Kevin Ikeduba, Segun Ogungbe, Jamiu Azeez, Fausat Balogun, Adeniyi Johnson, Toyosi Adesanya and Esther Kalejaye.
Jumoke Odetola Announces Move Into Ministry
Meanwhile, Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola has announced a major change in her career, revealing that she has moved into Christian ministry.
Odetola made the announcement while responding to concerns from fans about her absence from the screen.
In a post on her Instagram page on Saturday, the actress said she is now a minister of God and appealed to the public to pray for her as she begins what she described as a new season.
“I’m now a minister of God. I am entering a new season with God. I need all the prayers in this season.
“When God compels you, you may delay, but you cannot escape the call,” she said.
Popular Nigerian singer Timaya has described late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti as one of the major figures responsible for the global growth of Nigerian music.
Timaya made the remarks while speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, where he reflected on Fela’s influence on Nigerian artistes and the wider African music scene.
The singer said Fela’s contribution to music had gone beyond Nigeria, noting that the late musician continued to command significant recognition in other African countries.
According to Timaya, Fela’s music and legacy remain particularly respected in Cameroon, where he claimed a radio programme is dedicated to playing his songs on weekends.
Without Fela, nobody would have known us and we wouldn’t be here singing music. I call him Baba because he didn’t inspire only me and other Nigerians,” Timaya said.
The singer added that Fela’s impact on Nigerian music was so significant that he could not disrespect the late musician or members of his family.
Fela is the greatest man I can never in my life disrespect him nor his family,” he added.
Timaya’s comments highlight the enduring influence of Fela, whose music, activism and Afrobeat sound have continued to shape generations of Nigerian and African musicians.
Nigerian gospel artiste Nutty Josh, whose real name was Joshua Acheme Edache, has passed away following reports of a severe road accident that left him in a medical coma for nearly a month.
Kingdomboiz had earlier reported that the exact circumstances surrounding his death had not been independently confirmed, and that further details were being awaited.
New information obtained from people familiar with the situation reveals that Nutty Josh sustained injuries during an incident at a motorcycle training school in Abuja about five weeks before his death.
A runaway driver was reportedly involved in the accident. However, contrary to an earlier account, the driver was not riding a power bike.
Following the incident, he experienced persistent headaches and difficulty breathing, although the seriousness of these symptoms was reportedly not immediately known to those around him.
At one point, Nutty Josh appeared to be recovering and attended church, where he testified about how God had helped him through the incident.
However, upon his return to the hospital afterwards, medical professionals discovered that he had also sustained internal injuries.
He subsequently underwent further examination and treatment, and was later placed in a medically induced coma.
Sadly, he passed away on Sunday morning, September 20, 2026.
These details describe the events preceding his death and should not be interpreted as an officially confirmed medical cause of death.
While family members have yet to release an official detailed statement regarding the final medical cause of death, tributes continue to pour in from fans and fellow artists honoring his contributions to gospel music.
Kingdomboiz appreciates those who provided clearer information concerning the situation and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone affected by his passing.
His popular songs include:
· “Thankful” (featuring Onos)
· “Never Let You Go” (featuring Henrisoul)
· “Ainya”
· “OMG”
· “Way Maker”
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