British-Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife, an inquest has revealed.
Procedure and Collapse in Bangkok
Igho, 43, had 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into his penis at a clinic in Bangkok in March, according to the inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. After the procedure, he and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, went for a massage, where he complained of chest pain and collapsed twice.
He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs. Medics performed CPR for more than 100 minutes, but Igho died in the early hours of March 6.
Postmortem Findings and Coroner’s Ruling
A postmortem examination in the UK found cellular material in his lungs matching the hyaluronic acid used during the procedure. Coroner Jean Harkin ruled that Igho died from a pulmonary embolism caused by the cosmetic procedure.
Igho, who had about 185,000 Instagram followers, was known for his lavish lifestyle. He was buried in London in a reported $745,000 gold coffin, with Nigerian stars including Davido and Cubana Chief Priest among those who attended his funeral.
The case highlights the risks of cosmetic procedures performed abroad, particularly when combined with travel and physical activity shortly after. The coroner’s ruling confirms the direct link between the procedure and the fatal embolism, underscoring the need for thorough medical evaluation and post-procedure care.
