Two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed in a serious road accident on Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, according to Matchroom Boxing. Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion, and the driver sustained minor injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Lagos, where both are reported to be stable. The crash has prompted immediate attention within Nigeria and abroad.

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The accident occurred near Makun, just before the Sagamu interchange, when the black Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and his team collided with a stationary truck parked on the roadside. Preliminary reports indicate that road safety officials are investigating whether speed and an attempted overtaking manoeuvre were factors. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is frequently cited in federal safety reports for its high incidence of collisions, particularly during busy periods.

Five men were in the vehicle at the time. Ghami and Ayodele, described by Matchroom Boxing as close friends and long-standing team members, were pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue teams transported their remains to the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Video footage from the crash circulated online, showing Joshua appearing shaken as responders helped him from the wrecked SUV, prompting renewed scrutiny over road safety on Nigeria’s busiest highways.

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The Ogun State Government offered condolences to the families of the deceased and described the crash as tragic and avoidable. Officials urged motorists to follow traffic regulations, especially regarding speeding and overtaking, while the Federal Road Safety Corps reiterated that such violations remain a leading cause of fatal accidents across the country.

Messages of support followed swiftly from the boxing community and public figures. President Bola Tinubu reportedly reached out to Joshua to offer sympathy to the families of the deceased and to wish the boxer a swift recovery.

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Joshua, 36, was in Nigeria following a December bout that attracted international attention. Born in the United Kingdom, he has strong ties to Ogun State, having spent part of his childhood in Ikenne and Sagamu. The crash has received significant attention within the state and beyond, highlighting the persistent dangers of Nigeria’s highways and the consequences of reckless driving.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities have promised further updates once findings are verified. Meanwhile, public focus remains on accountability, road safety, and the families affected by a tragic accident that underscores the critical need for adherence to traffic regulations.

King Combs marked the posthumous birthday of his late mother, Kim Porter, on December 16. The date would have been the late model’s 55th birthday. To honor her memory, King shared an Instagram post featuring a series of throwback photos from the time he was younger, as well as her modeling days.

In the caption, he expressed how much he misses her, writing

“HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!”

“I miss you sooo soo much, I wish I could be with you right now and hug and kiss you!! You are the reason I keep going every day! I love you and miss you mommy! #Foreverkp.”

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Kim Porter died in 2018 at the age of 47 after battling pneumonia. Her death left a vacuum in the lives of her children and those close to her. With Sean Diddy Combs, she had a son, Christian, and twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila. She also had a son, Quincy Brown, from her previous relationship with singer Al B. Sure.

Porter’s other children also honored her on December 15, Jessie and D’Lila, shared a throwback photo of themselves with their mother, reflecting on how much they miss her and the comfort they feel knowing she is still watching over them. Her son, Quincy Brown, also posted the same day, sharing a photo and expressing gratitude for the strength she instilled in him.

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Kim was from Columbus, Georgia, and began modeling as a teenager. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1988, she moved to Atlanta to further her modeling career. Over the years, she has appeared in several films and TV series, including The Brothers, Wicked Wicked Games, Single Ladies, and Mama, I Want to Sing. She was also an artist and has appeared in a number of music videos.

She was one of the founders of Three Brown Girls, a lifestyle planning company based in Atlanta, alongside friends Nicole Cooke-Johnson and Eboni Elektra. Through the company, she helped start singer Janelle Monáe’s music career, after inviting her to an open mic night and introducing her to industry contacts, an impact Monáe has publicly acknowledged.

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Kim Porter was a devoted mother whose impact continues to live on through her children. The way they remember her shows that her love and guidance still remain with them.

Simi’s appearance in Adekunle Gold’s latest music video, My Love Is The Same, has quietly confirmed that the couple are expecting their second child. The singer is seen with a visible baby bump, revealed without announcement or spectacle, allowing the moment to sit naturally within the story the video is telling.

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Shot as an intimate portrait of family life, the video shows Adekunle Gold alongside Simi and their daughter, Deja, in a series of composed, domestic scenes. The pregnancy reveal feels intentional yet unforced, positioned as part of the couple’s growing family narrative rather than a headline-seeking moment.

The choice to share the news through a music video shows the couple’s long-standing preference for control and discretion when it comes to their private lives. By folding a personal milestone into a creative project, they maintain authorship over how the story is told, on their own terms.