- Adeniyi Kayode, who said he was Anthony Joshua’s driver for three years, has pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge, claiming brake failure caused the fatal crash.
- The court granted him £5 million bail as the case continued.
Adeniyi Kayode, a driver in British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua’s entourage, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of manslaughter following a fatal road accident.
Kayode denied the charge of reckless driving in court, insisting the incident was caused by mechanical failure rather than negligence. According to him, the brakes of his vehicle failed while driving despite his repeated attempts to stop the vehicle.
“I was not speeding or driving recklessly. My brakes failed. I kept the pedal pressed,” Kayode told the court. “What happened was an accident. I have been Anthony Joshua’s driver for three years.”
The case stemmed from a tragic car crash that reportedly resulted in a fatality, prompting prosecutors to file manslaughter charges against him. Details of the victim and the circumstances of the incident were presented during the proceedings.
After hearing Kayode’s plea, the court granted Kayode bail in the amount of 5 million won, with additional conditions to ensure that he appears in court for trial. The case has been postponed to a later date as investigations and legal proceedings continue.
The case has attracted public attention due to Kayode’s relationship with the heavyweight boxing champion, with many paying close attention to how courts will determine liability based on his brake failure claims.
In other news… Nigerian pastor and relationship coach Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo and his wife Mildred Okonkwo are expecting their fourth child.
Mildred shared the happy news on her Instagram page, posting a photo of herself wearing a loose boob outfit. She expressed her excitement, calling the pregnancy a surprise and a great way to kick off 2026.
In her post, Mildred hinted at the reason for her outfit choice, joking that her “boob days” were back. She captioned the photo expressing gratitude and optimism for the new year.
She wrote: 2026…what a way to start the new year
Looks like my days of wearing boobs are back☺️
