A deeply emotional video from the funeral of Anthony Joshua's two close friends has resonated across social media, drawing widespread attention and sparking varied reactions from the online community.
Heartbreaking Scene from the Burial
The video, shared by a TikTok user with the handle @ghxst_zy, captures the somber burial proceedings for Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. The two men, friends of the world-renowned heavyweight boxer, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29.
The clip shows a solemn scene featuring Anthony Joshua among other mourners. It also shows vehicles carrying the coffins of the deceased and pans to their final resting place. The user captioned the post simply yet powerfully: "Abdul Latif and Sina Ghami. Tragic loss of Anthony Joshua's friends."
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
The video quickly went viral, prompting an influx of comments as people shared their observations on Joshua's appearance and the nature of grief.
ALHAJA AFOLAKE reflected on the fleeting nature of life, commenting, "This life is Vanity upon vanity, all is nothing but vanity." Another user, ia_Chute, defended Joshua's composed demeanor, asking, "People saying he doesn't look sad? Did y'all want to see him crying and rolling on the floor?"
However, not all interpretations were sympathetic. AlexandraB expressed confusion, stating, "Something is not adding up in my opinion, I don't understand why would you smile at your friends funeral...." This sentiment was echoed by JUST_HER, who noted, "Something is wrong somewhere."
Other users pointed out the impossible scrutiny public figures face. setup_day7789855 wrote, "If the internet don’t see u crying or upset they think your involved but if they see u sad or crying they think ur faking it or overdoing it." Parenting | With Sim offered a more nuanced view, advising, "Guys chill out .. people process grief differently . He’s got all these cameras and people watching him why should he put on a show ? Maybe he cry’s where people aren’t watching."
Recap of the Tragic Accident
The online discussion revisits the painful details of the accident that claimed the lives of Joshua's friends. As previously reported, an eyewitness, Adekunle Raphael, narrated that the crash occurred when the vehicle attempted to overtake incorrectly on a service lane.
Another young Nigerian man present at the scene corroborated this, stating the driver made a critical mistake that caused the car to collide with a truck, leading to the tragic outcome. The incident has continued to draw public interest and sorrow, highlighting the dangers on Nigerian roads.
The shared funeral video has become a focal point for collective mourning and public discourse, illustrating how personal tragedy intersects with the relentless gaze of social media.
