A Nigerian man residing in the United Kingdom, Kayode Ogunbodede, widely known as Kay, has tragically passed away in his sleep. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Swansea, Wales.
Ogunbodede is survived by his wife and two daughters, aged six years and six months. His wife, who is still a student and not currently employed, now faces the challenge of raising their children alone.
A GoFundMe appeal was launched by Olatunde Owoeye-Phoster to support the bereaved family. The statement highlights that the deceased was a well-known figure within the Nigerian and African communities in the UK. He was an active member of both Elim City Church in Swansea and the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Described as peaceful, calm, and supportive, Ogunbodede was known for his willingness to help others. The appeal reads, “Our lives changed in ways we cannot imagine when our brother, husband and father, Kayode Ogunbodede, popularly called Kay, passed away suddenly in his sleep in the morning of Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, in Swansea, UK.”
It continues, “Kay was peaceful, calm, helpful, full of smiles and always willing to lend a hand wherever he could. He was full of life and supported his family. Kay has left behind a wife, who is still a student and not working, a six-year-old daughter and a six-month-old daughter. This is a very tough place to be for his wife, who is a relatively new mum.”
The appeal further states, “Everybody who has heard of this sad incident is willing to help, and this serves as a platform to organise support for one of our own. Please let us support the family he has left behind in whatever ways we can.”
