Over a month after Anthony Joshua’s fatal automotive crash in Nigeria that killed two of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, “The Watford Warrior” has shared a public statement addressing the lack of two of his closest friends and team members.
The previous world heavyweight champion recently uploaded a video on Instagram. Despite his preference to talk to his fans live, Joshua explained why appearing on social media and addressing the situation was the best thing.
“It’s tough. It’s really tough. I’m not going to sit down here and show all of my emotions,” Joshua said on social media. Addressing the loss, he further claimed, “I’ve lost people before, but I do not think I’ve lost people like that. My left and my right.”
In the identical Instagram upload, he also penned a heartfelt note, where he expressed his gratitude to “Latz and Sina” while also thanking all of the locals involved in rescuing him and helping him get better after the crash.
“I also wish to take a moment to point out a large amount of appreciation to the primary responders, to everyone who rushed to assist Latz and Sina, to those that helped me get to the hospital, and to all of the locals who prayed for us on the scene.
“To the doctors and nurses at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi, including Dr. Ogunyankin, Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, and Dr. Ninalowo, thanks to your care. My appreciation also goes to the British Deputy High Commissioner and Deputy Head of Mission, Simon Field,” Joshua wrote. “I’d also like to offer a large thanks as well to Uncle Femi Otedola and Alhaji Aliko Dangote for all their logistical support. Without you guys, the transition back to the UK wouldn’t have been as smooth. You truly went above and beyond.”
He further also thanked Senator Daisy Danjuma, the Honourable Commissioners for Health in Ogun and Lagos States, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun and the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, and Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The accident occurred after Joshua was travelling with Ghami and Ayodele in Nigeria, following his dominant victory over Jake Paul in Miami last month, in Dec. 2025, when his white Lexus crashed right into a stationary truck. Joshua’s driver recently faced arraignment on 4 charges.