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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Jeroslyn JoVonn <\/a><\/p>\n January 5, 2026<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua paid tribute to his friends and former team members on Instagram.<\/p>\n Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has spoken out for the first time since surviving a car crash<\/a> on Nigeria\u2019s Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that killed team members Sina Ghami and Latif \u201cLatz\u201d Ayodele.<\/p>\n On Jan. 4, Joshua shared a<\/a> solemn Instagram post featuring two intimate photos of him mourning with Ghami and Ayodele\u2019s families. One photo shows Joshua sitting with his mother and the families as a relative holds a framed photo of Ghami.<\/p>\n \u201cMy Brothers Keeper \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\ude96\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d Joshua captioned the post.<\/p>\n Adenyi Mobalaji Kayode, 46, was charged<\/a> Jan. 2 with reckless and dangerous driving. Kayode drove the Lexus SUV involved in the crash that left him and Joshua with minor injuries and killed Ghami and Ayodele.<\/p>\n Kayode reportedly did not<\/a> have a valid driver\u2019s license at the time of the crash on one of Nigeria\u2019s deadliest roads. The revelation came during his Jan. 2 hearing at Sagamu High Court, where Kayode denied all charges, including dangerous driving. <\/p>\n Kayode, who worked for Joshua for three years, pleaded not guilty, claiming the car\u2019s brakes failed. As family members looked on, he was granted bail and escorted to Sagamu Correctional Centre to complete paperwork.<\/p>\n A police spokesperson confirmed that Kayode was charged with reckless and dangerous driving causing death, driving without a valid license, and driving without due care, resulting in bodily harm and property damage. He was granted bail of five million naira ($3,500), but will remain in custody until the conditions are met.<\/p>\n Joshua, who had traveled to Nigeria for a holiday following his knockout win over Jake Paul<\/a> last month, discussed the crash ahead of attending the funeral for Ghami and Ayodele at London\u2019s Regents Park Mosque on Jan. 4. <\/p>\n They spent their lives together and died together, today the coffins were side by side as the Janaza (funeral prayers) were said for Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele the beloved friends of #AnthonyJoshua<\/a> at London Regents Park Mosque. @anthonyjoshua<\/a> attended to pay tribute\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7iV6DJpGb1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dr. Burour (@IbrahimBurour) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n RELATED CONTENT: Nigeria\u2019s Richest Female Investor, Dr. Awele Elumelu, Named Chair Of Transcorp Hotels Board<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t