The father of Abdul Latif Ayodele, one of the two close friends of world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua who died in a tragic road accident in Nigeria, has shared a heartfelt video from his son's funeral reception in London, offering a glimpse into the widespread mourning for the young men.
A Father's Grief and Unexpected Revelation
In a moving post on his TikTok account (@aydigitalstudiolondon), the bereaved father posted footage from the reception held after the burial of his son, Latif, on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The video showed numerous attendees gathered to pay their respects. In his caption, the heartbroken man expressed his shock at the scale of the outpouring of grief, writing: "Gone too soon. My son burial I still can't believe how popular he was. Not until I sees thousands of people tripping round the world for his burial. My dear son Latif Kevin Ayodele. May yr soul rest in peace."
Details of the Fatal Accident
The tragedy that led to the funeral occurred on December 29, 2025, on a major road in Ogun State, Nigeria. Anthony Joshua was travelling in a car with his two friends, Abdul Latif and Sina Ghami, and a driver when the vehicle collided with a stationary truck. While the boxing champion sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in a police van due to the unavailability of an immediate ambulance, his two friends sadly lost their lives.
Both Latif and Ghami were laid to rest in London, with Anthony Joshua present at the ceremony to bid farewell to his close associates.
Global Outpouring of Support and Condolences
The video posted by Latif's father prompted an avalanche of supportive and prayerful reactions from people across the globe, many of whom did not personally know the deceased.
User @Katie Tallulah commented: "So many of us didn’t know your son or Sina but we all feel so deeply saddened by their passings. May their souls rest in eternal peace."
Another user, @Raydishes, offered prayers: "may Allah comfort you and your family Sir. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, may Allah grant Abdul lateef Ayodele jannatul Firdaus, may Allah forgive him and sina Ghami."
@Moon Stripe highlighted the sense of community, noting: "This is the power of Islam and the power of unity amongst the brothers and sisters, latif was a brother to us all... His death has had a massive impact on a lot of people. Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return."
The emotional tribute underscores the profound impact of the loss, felt not just by the immediate families and Anthony Joshua, but by a wide, international community moved by the untimely passing of the two young men.
