Popular media personality Daddy Freeze has ignited a firestorm of criticism online following his reaction to a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.
The Ghastly Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State. Reports indicate that the Lexus Jeep carrying Anthony Joshua and three other occupants collided with a stationary truck near the Sagamu Interchange.
The impact of the crash was severe, resulting in the immediate death of two people. Joshua, who was seated behind the driver, and others sustained injuries. The accident caused significant disruption on the crucial highway, a route notorious for fatal crashes.
Daddy Freeze's Controversial Reaction
In the wake of the tragic news, Daddy Freeze took to social media to share a brief, one-line comment that quickly went viral. He wrote: "I suspect Jake."
This remark was a clear, humorous reference to Anthony Joshua's recent dominant victory over American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Joshua had defeated Paul by a brutal knockout just nine days earlier, on December 20, 2025, in Miami. The fight ended in the sixth round after Joshua broke Paul's jaw in two places with a devastating right hand.
However, the timing and context of Daddy Freeze's joke were met with immediate and widespread condemnation.
Nigerians React with Anger and Disappointment
The comment sparked outrage across social media platforms, with many Nigerians describing it as deeply insensitive and inappropriate given the loss of lives.
Netizens did not hold back in their criticism of the media personality. One user, @only_bamidele, questioned: "imagine what you, an elderly man is saying? what has Jake got to do with this damm?" Another, @tobi_mentor, stated: "I can't believe your brain is really frozen. Such an insensitive comment from someone of your caliber."
The backlash highlighted a public expectation for more thoughtful and respectful commentary from public figures, especially during moments of tragedy. Many accused Daddy Freeze of prioritizing attempts at virality over basic human empathy.
The accident and the subsequent controversy have cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory period for Anthony Joshua, following his high-profile win. The boxing champion has yet to make a public statement regarding the crash or the social media storm surrounding it.
This incident also follows the earlier news of Canadian rapper Drake losing a bet of $200,000 (approximately ₦296 million) on Jake Paul to win the fight against Joshua, adding another layer to the narrative surrounding the boxing match's aftermath.
