06.09.2026 14:20
Igho Ubiribo, a Nigerian-British millionaire businessman and social media influencer, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand. It was determined that the 43-year-old Ubiribo's death was caused by a pulmonary embolism resulting from the filler substance used in the procedure. Ubiribo, known for his luxurious lifestyle, was later laid to rest in London in a golden coffin claimed to be worth over $745,000.
Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo, a Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, died as a result of a cosmetic procedure he underwent during a holiday in Thailand.
Ubiribo, who had approximately 185,000 Instagram followers and shared posts about his luxurious lifestyle on his social media account, traveled to Bangkok in March with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. The 43-year-old businessman underwent a cosmetic procedure there for penis enlargement.
40 MILLILITERS OF FILLER INJECTED
According to information revealed at the inquest in England, approximately 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were injected into Ubiribo at a clinic in Bangkok.
After the procedure, Ubiribo went for a massage with his wife, where he began complaining of chest pain. Within a short time, the businessman lost consciousness twice and was taken by ambulance to Sukhumvit Hospital.
THEY TRIED TO REVIVE HIM FOR MORE THAN 100 MINUTES
It was stated that Ubiribo, who was able to answer medical staff's questions upon arrival at the hospital, was suspected by doctors of having a pulmonary embolism, and they decided to perform a CT scan.
However, Ubiribo lost consciousness again before the examination could be carried out. The 43-year-old businessman, taken to intensive care, received cardiac massage and resuscitation efforts for over 100 minutes, but could not be saved. Ubiribo passed away in the early hours of March 6, 2026.
NOTABLE FINDING AT AUTOPSY
The examination conducted in England following Ubiribo's death revealed the cause of the incident. During the autopsy, it was determined that the material found in his lungs was consistent with the hyaluronic acid used in the cosmetic procedure.
At the inquest held at Inner West London Coroners' Court, it was concluded that Ubiribo died as a result of a pulmonary embolism caused by the cosmetic procedure.
BURIED IN A GOLD COFFIN
Ubiribo, known for his luxurious lifestyle, also had a notable funeral ceremony. The businessman was laid to rest at a ceremony held in London in May.
Some reports in the foreign press stated that Ubiribo was sent off on his final journey in a gold coffin claimed to be worth over $745,000. It was also reported that famous Afrobeats artist Davido attended the funeral.
KNOWN FOR HIS LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE
Ubiribo, also known by the nicknames "Tiny," "Denisi," and "Ego," had approximately 185,000 followers on social media. According to information in the foreign press, the businessman owned a house in Los Angeles worth approximately $1.1 million and an apartment in London worth approximately $600,000.
Ubiribo married fashion designer and socialite Danielle Simba Allen in 2022. Although his death occurred in March, the details of the incident emerged in September 2026 after the results of the inquest in England were reflected in the press.