A young man has captured the attention of social media users in Nigeria with a heartfelt tribute to his late friend, Latif Ayodele, who tragically died in a car accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The accident also claimed the life of Anthony Joshua's coach, Sina Evolve, while the heavyweight boxing champion survived.
Emotional Social Media Tribute Goes Viral
The man, identified on social media as @MomodouTaal, took to his platform to express his profound grief. He began his post with the Islamic phrase, "From Allah we came and unto Him we are returning," acknowledging the divine will in the face of the sudden loss.
He accompanied his message with poignant photographs of himself and the late Latif Ayodele, showcasing moments of their friendship. In his viral post, he made a simple yet powerful request to the public, writing: "Please keep my bro Lateef in your duas. May Allah envelope him in His mercy."
Public Reaction and Outpouring of Condolences
The emotional post quickly resonated with many online, triggering a flood of condolences and prayers from netizens. The comments section became a space for shared mourning and spiritual support.
@sum109 offered words of comfort, stating: "Beautiful memories that have ended into a painful experience. May God strengthen you." Another user, @Iamajbugati, prayed in Arabic and English: "Gafara Lahu Zunoobi. May he be among those that are seated on the right hand. Ameena Ya Robi."
Others joined in the prayers for divine mercy. @oil_shaeikh wrote: "May Allah admit him into Jannah," while @UkashatBalaCCII added: "Sorry for the loss, bro, May Jannatul Firdaus be his final abode, Amin."
The sentiment of life's fragility was echoed by @zakariye_02, who noted: "May Allah have mercy on them. SubhanAllah this dunya is temporary. These guys were playing table tennis 12 hours ago."
Remembering the Tragic Accident
The fatal incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria's busiest highways. Initial reports confirmed that the car crash involved British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua, his strength and conditioning coach Sina Evolve, and his close friend Latif Ayodele.
While Joshua survived the accident, both Evolve and Ayodele were pronounced dead. The news sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment communities, with many celebrities, including singer Peter Okoye, expressing their disbelief and grief online.
This tragic event follows the recent circulation of a video showing Sina Evolve and Latif Ayodele arriving in Nigeria, laughing and in high spirits, just days before the accident—a stark reminder of how quickly circumstances can change.
The heartfelt request from @MomodouTaal has now become a focal point for collective mourning, transforming a personal loss into a moment for shared prayer and reflection on the preciousness of life.
