Joshua Breaks Silence With Emotional Message After Tragic Nigeria Crash

Anthony Joshua has shared his first public update since being injured in a car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, offering a poignant glimpse into his recovery and solidarity with the families affected.

The 36-year-old British boxer was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway near Lagos. The crash resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s close friends and long-time team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, a loss that has deeply affected both Joshua and the wider boxing community.

On Sunday morning, Joshua posted two photographs on Instagram, marking his first social media activity since the incident. One image shows him seated alongside his mother and members of the victims’ families, including the mothers of Ghami and Ayodele. In the photograph, one family member is seen holding a framed picture of Ghami, underscoring the shared grief and mutual support among those closest to the victims.

The post was accompanied by a short but powerful caption: “My Brothers Keeper.” The message was widely interpreted as a tribute to the bond he shared with his friends and a reflection of his commitment to standing with their families during a profoundly difficult period.

The former two-time heavyweight world champion was taken to hospital following the crash and was discharged on Wednesday. He has since returned to the UK, where he continues to recover surrounded by family. The funerals of Ghami and Ayodele took place at a London mosque on Sunday, bringing together friends, relatives and members of the boxing world to pay their respects.

Meanwhile, legal proceedings related to the crash are under way in Nigeria. The driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at Sagamu Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The charges include causing death by dangerous driving. He was granted bail of five million naira (£2,578) and remanded pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions. The case has been adjourned until 20 January.

Joshua’s connection to the area remains deeply personal. Born in Watford, he has family roots in Sagamu, a town in Ogun State located near the crash site. That connection has added another layer of significance to the tragedy, while also highlighting the strong ties between the boxer and the community.