Igho Ubiribo’s Son Says His Dad Didn't Die Of Penis Enlargement

His family says they still do not have clear answers, while the internet has already written three different versions of the story.

The death of Nigerian-British businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo has entered another chapter, and this one is giving Nigerian investigative series with 12 episodes and no conclusion.

Ubiribo died in Bangkok in March, aged 43. A UK coroner ruled that he died from a pulmonary embolism linked to hyaluronic acid injected during a cosmetic penis-enlargement procedure. Thai authorities are also investigating the clinic where the procedure was carried out.

But now his son, Junior Ubiribo, is saying, “Hold on. This story is not adding up.”

In an emotional video, Junior rejected the idea that his father’s death should simply be reduced to a story about a man travelling to Thailand because he wanted a bigger private region. He alleged that his father was killed and questioned injuries he says were found on his body, including what he described as a missing eyeball and a major forehead wound. He also said the family only learned details about the death through reports circulating online.

Now, before Nigerian Twitter starts wearing detective goggles, there is an important detail: Junior’s claims have not been independently verified, and he did not provide medical records or other evidence publicly to substantiate them. The official medical account remains the coroner’s ruling that the pulmonary embolism was caused by the cosmetic procedure.

But you already know how Nigerians behave when a story has this many unanswered questions.

Somebody will become Sherlock Holmes before breakfast.

Another person will say, “I have a friend in Thailand.”

Another will confidently explain the entire case despite never having left Surulere.

Meanwhile, the family is grieving.

And that is probably the saddest part of this whole thing.

Junior said people making jokes about his father’s death had caused additional pain, explaining that sometimes he smiles because “if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.” He said he misses his father and does not want his legacy reduced to the circumstances surrounding his death.

So perhaps this is where Nigerians need to calm down.

A man died.

His family wants answers.

The authorities have an official explanation, while his son disputes it.

Until the evidence says otherwise, let the investigation do the talking.

Because sometimes, behind the viral gist, there is actually a family trying to bury somebody they love.