The father of Kevin Latif Ayodele, one of the friends who tragically died in a car accident involving world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, has publicly shared the devastating impact of his son's death. His heartfelt messages on social media have drawn an outpouring of sympathy from people across the globe.
The Tragic Accident on Ogun State Road
The fatal incident occurred on December 29, 2025, along a major road in Ogun State. The car, which was carrying Anthony Joshua, Kevin Latif Ayodele, Sina Ghami, and a driver, collided with a stationary truck. While the British-Nigerian boxing champion sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital in a police van due to the unavailability of an immediate ambulance, his two close associates were not as fortunate.
Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele both lost their lives in the crash. The two friends, who were deeply connected to Joshua, were later laid to rest in London on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in a ceremony that gathered loved ones to pay their final respects.
A Father's Unbearable Grief
In the wake of the burial, Latif's father took to his TikTok page, @aydigitalstudiolondon, to express the void left in his life. His poignant post painted a picture of a parent struggling with immense loss.
He wrote a direct message to his departed son, stating he misses him in a way that words cannot capture. He revealed the practical and emotional toll, confessing, "I can't sleep at nite I can't eat like before anymore." He highlighted his son's reliability, noting he was always there for him in times of need.
The father clung to a painful hope, expressing his wish that his son would one day return for his favorite meal: "Am always hoping you will someday come back to me for yr favorite Egunsi soup with Pounded Yam." He ended his tribute with a cry of longing, "Ohhh my son where are you now. I will forever miss you."
Public Reactions and Messages of Condolence
The father's raw emotion resonated widely, prompting numerous reactions from the online community. Many comments focused on offering comfort while also reflecting on Latif's character and faith.
One user, Rakiatu Alghali, addressed the father with a message rooted in their shared Muslim faith. She described Latif as a "sincere, practicing Muslim" who loved his faith deeply. Her comment expressed a heartfelt wish for the father to find guidance in Islam so they might be reunited in the afterlife, emphasizing the temporary nature of this life compared to the eternal hereafter.
Others simply offered condolences and acknowledged the young man's impact. User SilentNumber wrote, "Your son touched so many souls around the world. Sending you light, love and healing." Another commenter, laikolweis, noted the profound effect Latif had even on strangers, saying, "I cried for him yet before the accident I didn't even know him."
The collective response underscores how the tragedy has touched a wide audience, uniting them in shared grief and support for the grieving families of both Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
