Igho Ubiribo Dies After Cosmetic Procedure in Thailand

British-Nigerian businessman and social media personality Igho Ubiribo, popularly known as “Tiny,” “Denisi” or “Ego,” has died after undergoing a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure while on holiday in Thailand.

A UK coroner has now ruled that the procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism after evidence showed that material from the filler used during the treatment had reached his lungs.

Ubiribo was 43 and was known for his lavish lifestyle, which he regularly displayed on social media. He had about 185,000 followers on Instagram and was regarded as a businessman and prominent social figure.

He was also known for his strong presence among Nigerians and Africans living in the United Kingdom and the United States, with reports stating that he owned properties in London and Los Angeles.

Ubiribo was married to Danielle Simba Allen, a fashion designer and socialite. The couple got married in Zimbabwe in 2022 in a lavish ceremony.

During a holiday in Bangkok, Thailand, Ubiribo decided to undergo a cosmetic procedure aimed at increasing the size of his penis.

Evidence presented during an inquest at the Inner West London Coroners’ Court showed that about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were injected into his penis at an unnamed clinic.

After the procedure, Ubiribo and his wife returned to their hotel and later went for a massage.

It was during the massage that he began complaining of chest pain before collapsing twice.

He was taken by ambulance to Sukhumvit Hospital, where he was initially able to respond to questions. His wife also informed doctors that he had recently undergone the cosmetic procedure.

Doctors suspected that he had suffered a pulmonary embolism and recommended a CT scan to determine what was happening.

However, his condition deteriorated and he reportedly lost consciousness before the scan could be completed.

Ubiribo was transferred to intensive care, where medical workers carried out CPR for more than 100 minutes in an effort to save his life.

A postmortem examination later found cellular material in his lungs that was consistent with the hyaluronic acid used during the cosmetic procedure.

Pathologist John du Parcq told the inquest that the findings supported the conclusion that the filler had entered his bloodstream and contributed to the pulmonary embolism.

Coroner Jean Harkin subsequently concluded that Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism caused by the cosmetic procedure.

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood vessel supplying the lungs becomes blocked. It can become life-threatening when blood flow to the lungs is suddenly restricted.

Ubiribo’s case has now drawn attention to the risks associated with injectable cosmetic fillers, including procedures promoted as non-surgical alternatives to more invasive treatments.

Despite his public image as a wealthy businessman who enjoyed luxury, his death has highlighted how a cosmetic procedure can result in a serious and unexpected medical emergency.

He was later laid to rest in London in a gold coffin, with reports saying the funeral reflected the lavish lifestyle for which he had become known.

About The Author