A young Nigerian man has sparked widespread discussion online after sharing his emotional and critical reaction to the viral video of the car crash involving heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua.
Three Shocking Observations from the Crash Scene
The man, who goes by the TikTok handle @hendrixxtv, detailed three unusual things that stood out to him after watching the graphic footage from the tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The incident, which occurred on December 29, resulted in the deaths of two of Joshua's friends, while the boxer and his driver survived.
First, he expressed sheer disbelief at the severity of the wreck. "That car crash is fatal, the car got split in half. How is he still alive? How is he even walking?" he questioned, highlighting the miraculous nature of Joshua's survival given the vehicle's condition.
The Disturbing Rush for Footage Over Help
His second and most pointed observation focused on the behavior of bystanders immediately after the crash. He noted that people seemed to know exactly where Anthony Joshua was and rushed to the spot, but not to render aid. "One thing that pissed me off about the whole video is that as soon as he crashed, everyone knew exactly where he was. It's like everyone just came out with a camera," he stated.
This led directly to his third and most poignant point, which formed the core of his argument about the dark side of celebrity. "I see no one calling the ambulance, bro. They just go straight to social media, they just wanna post about it," he lamented. This spectacle made him declare, "I would hate to be famous. You get in a car crash and they're not even gonna call the ambulance; they just gonna go straight to social media."
Public Reaction and Case Developments
The man's video resonated deeply with many Nigerians online, triggering a flood of comments. User @a¢e__s°× speculated, "Maybe the 2 other people could had been saved if someone had called an ambulance that's so sad." Another, @Janny, empathized, "Real. Imagine having a near death experience and you exit to see a crowd of people yelling and holding phones up in your face."
Meanwhile, @UnstoppableHer urged the public to focus on the deceased: "Can we give our condolences to the TWO MEN that ACTUALLY DIED!!! Abdul Latif and our other brother… let’s not make this about Anthony Joshua right now." User @ONYI. provided context on infrastructure, noting, "There’s no ambulance/first aid training in naij like that, and locals film any wreck, not just celebs."
In a related development, the identity of the driver involved has been confirmed. The driver, 47-year-old Adeniyi Kayode, has been charged in court with offenses including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, and driving without a license.
