British Nigerian influencer dies after botched penis enlargement in Thailand
Key Points:
- British Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism following a botched penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand.
- After the procedure on March 5, Ubiribo experienced chest pain and loss of consciousness, and despite over 100 minutes of CPR at Sukhumvit Hospital, he could not be saved.
- A UK coroner's postmortem found that the embolism was caused by hyaluronic acid and lidocaine used in the injection.
- Ubiribo, known for his lavish lifestyle and social media presence, owned expensive properties in Los Angeles and London and was married in Zimbabwe in 2022.
- Following his death, he was buried in London in a gold coffin valued at over $745,000; hyaluronic acid penile fillers used in the procedure can cost up to $9,000 and last six to nine months.