Anthony Joshua Speaks After Fatal Crash That Killed 2 Friends
By: Abudu Olalekan
It’s been weeks of silence. Heavy, painful silence. For British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua, the holidays turned into a nightmare. On December 29, 2025, a horrific crash along Nigeria’s Lagos-Ibadan Expressway ripped away two men he called brothers—Latif Ayodele (aka Latz) and Gami Sina. Joshua himself walked away injured, but his heart? Shattered.
And yesterday—finally—he broke that silence. Not through a lawyer. Not a dry statement. Just raw, real talk straight from his soul on Instagram.
“Honestly,” Joshua started, his voice thick, camera slightly shaky like he’d filmed it alone, “this… this is the only way I can reach everyone. All the love, prayers, support flooding in worldwide—it means everything. But we lost Latz. We lost Sina. Two great men. Gone.”
He paused, took a breath—you could feel the weight.
“We were just in Miami, laughing, making plans to crush 2025’s ending together. Went home to see our families… and then bam. Life flipped upside down. One minute you’re planning New Year’s Eve, the next… you’re staring at emptiness.”
It wasn’t just business they shared. Joshua made it crystal clear:
“They weren’t just partners. They were my FRIENDS. My brothers. First. Then we built businesses. They were major players in ALL our lives. Their parents? Heartbroken. Their cousins? Devastated. Me? I’m lost without ‘em.”
He leaned closer to the camera, eyes red-rimmed:
“It ain’t about legacy. It’s about doing what’s RIGHT. And I swear—I’ll make sure their families get what they dreamed of. Even though they ain’t here to see it.”
Short. Powerful. Real.
Who Helped Him Through the Darkest Hours?
Joshua didn’t just grieve—he shouted out the unsung heroes.
First, the locals who rushed to the crash scene:
“Massive respect to the first responders, random strangers who pulled me from the wreckage, prayed right there on that road. Y’all saved my life.”
Then, the medical team at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi. He name-dropped ’em like they were rockstars:
“Dr. Ogunyankin, Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, Dr. Ninalowo—y’all were angels. Thank you ain’t enough.”
Big shoutouts flew to heavyweights too:
✅ Simon Field (British Deputy High Commissioner)
✅ Titans Femi Otedola & Aliko Dangote (helped sort logistics)
✅ Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Gov. Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), President Bola Tinubu
✅ Senior security officials who “called DAILY to check on us.”
“Without y’all,” Joshua admitted, “getting back to the UK woulda been chaos. Y’all handled the messy stuff so we could just… breathe.”
So, What Happened? Quick Recap
(Because details matter)
Dec 29, 2025: Joshua, Latz (36), and Sina (36) were traveling on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Crash: Their vehicle was involved in a fatal collision. Latz and Sina died instantly.
Joshua: Pulled from the wreckage, treated at Duchess International Hospital (he’s recovering, but emotionally wrecked).
The Driver?
46-year-old Adeniyi Kayode was arrested. Appeared in Sagamu Magistrate’s Court last week. Magistrate Olajumoke Somefu adjourned the case till February 25—prosecutors need more time to get legal advice from Ogun State’s Attorney-General.
But here’s the kicker: Joshua’s uncle reportedly said AJ DOESN’T WANT THE DRIVER JAILED.
Why? Joshua’s focus ain’t revenge—it’s healing. “He just wants everyone to move forward,” a close source told Reportersroom.
“My brother’s keeper—for life.”
That’s how Joshua signed off his video. No flashy quotes. Just those 6 words.
He ended with:
“To everyone worldwide—thank you. For the prayers, the flowers, the texts at 3 AM. We’re taking it one hour at a time. For Latz. For Sina. Their light won’t fade.”
