In a deeply moving tribute, a close friend of the late Sina Ghami has publicly begged for his forgiveness following his tragic death and subsequent burial. Ghami, the strength and conditioning coach for British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua, lost his life in a devastating road accident in Nigeria.
A Tragic Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The fatal incident occurred on Monday, December 29, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The SUV carrying Sina Ghami, Anthony Joshua, and another friend, Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, collided with a stationary truck. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele both died at the scene. The boxing star, Anthony Joshua, survived the crash. The two men were later laid to rest in a funeral ceremony held in London on Sunday, January 4.
Natasha Nubian's Heartbreaking Instagram Tribute
On Wednesday, January 7, Natasha Nubian, a friend of the deceased coach, took to Instagram to express her profound grief and regret. Sharing photos and a screenshot from their last video call, Natasha described the news as something that "truly broke" her.
She reflected on their final conversation the night before Sina's trip to Nigeria, lamenting, "If I knew this was our last call, I would have stayed on the phone longer." She cherished the screenshots they had taken, now precious memories of his smiling face.
A Plea for Forgiveness and Final Goodbyes
In her emotional post, Natasha directly addressed her late friend, seeking his pardon for cancelled plans. "Forgive me for cancelling our meal plans last minute, I really thought we had more time. We plan but God decides. I’m so sorry this happened to you," she wrote.
She remembered Sina as a "selfless angel" and a constant source of encouragement who reminded her she was "doing amazingly." Natasha concluded her tribute with a prayer for his soul and for comfort for his grieving family and friends, signing off with his own words: "WE ONLY HAVE ONE LIFE, LIFE IS FOR LIVING, LETS GO."
Public Reaction to the Emotional Farewell
The poignant post resonated deeply with many online, drawing an outpouring of sympathy and shared sorrow from followers and those touched by the tragedy:
- @itsmarionoke responded: "Sending so much love and prayers to you. Such a beautiful friendship!"
- @miss_claire78 commented: "This message made me cry and I’ve never met you..The whole situation is heartbreaking."
- @balsidhu1 noted: "I didn’t know this beautiful man, yet find myself broken at hearing about this horrific incident... So many posts stating what great humans they both were."
The tragic loss of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele has sent shockwaves through the global sports and Nigerian communities, leaving a void remembered through heartfelt tributes like Natasha's.
