Anthony Joshua Addresses the Public for the First Time After Fatal Car Accident

Anthony Joshua, a well-known British boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion, has commented for the first time on the car accident that occurred in Nigeria on December 29, 2025. As a result of the incident, two of his close friends - Sina Gami and Latif Ayodele - lost their lives.

The accident took place on the Lagos-Ibadan highway while Joshua was on his way to visit relatives for the New Year holidays. The athlete survived, but his friends, who were part of his support team, did not.

On January 4, 2026, Joshua posted two photographs on his social media: one featuring him with his family, including his mother, and the other with the relatives of the deceased. He captioned the photos "My Brother's Keeper," marking his first public statement after the tragedy.

According to the Nigerian TRACE agency, the cause of the accident was a tire blowout at high speed during an overtaking maneuver, which led to a loss of control and a collision with a parked truck. It was also reported that speeding was one of the contributing factors to the incident.

The driver of the vehicle, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with dangerous driving resulting in death and driving without a valid license. The court set bail at £2,500 (about 5 million naira), and a hearing is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Upon returning to the UK, Joshua participated in mourning ceremonies and the funerals of his friends, which took place at the Central Mosque in London. Hundreds of people came to pay their respects to Sina Gami and Latif Ayodele.