Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has sparked serious conversations online after reacting to the tragic road accident involving global boxing icon Anthony Joshua.
The incident, which occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, reportedly claimed the lives of two people travelling with the heavyweight champion, despite Joshua himself sustaining only minor injuries.
Taking to his Instagram page, AY lamented how cheaply human lives are treated in Nigeria. He expressed deep sadness that a Nigerian who proudly represents the nation on the global stage could return home only to lose two close associates to a preventable tragedy.
According to the comedian, the incident exposes glaring failures in road safety, infrastructure, leadership, and emergency response systems. AY questioned how many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken, calling for urgent accountability and a government that truly values human life.
AY expressed deep sorrow for Anthony Joshua, offering heartfelt prayers to the families of the departed and all those mourning the painful loss.
“Today is a painful reminder of how cheaply lives are treated in Nigeria.
It is devastating that a Nigerian who has carried our flag with pride across the world can return home only for two of his closest associates to be met by death on our roads. Two precious lives gone. Friends. Brothers. People with families, dreams, and futures. This is not fate. This is failure.
Failure of our road safety systems.
Failure of infrastructure.
Failure of leadership.
How many more must die before our roads are made safe? How long will we keep celebrating excellence abroad while exposing our own people to danger at home? This tragedy is traumatising and unacceptable.
A country that cannot protect its people is a country in urgent need of accountability. We need safer roads, proper enforcement, effective emergency response systems, and a government that treats human life as sacred, not disposable.
My heart is heavy for Anthony Joshua. My prayers are with the families of the departed and with everyone grieving this senseless loss. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
Nigeria must do better. Lives depend on it”.
