A popular hotelier, Mr A.O. Akinyele, slumped and died during his wife’s 60th birthday celebration at a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) In the Egbeda area of Lagos, at the weekend.
Mr Akinyele was dancing with his wife and other well-wishers during the event when he suddenly collapsed on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Attempts made to revive him were unsuccessful, “leading to his being rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.”
“Mrs Catherine Akinyele and other guests were in high mood on stage during the event when he beckoned on the wife to whisper something into her ears
“Immediately she left, he slumped,” the report said.
It added that “the family has been thrown into mourning,” adding that, “As part of the celebration Mr Akinyele unveiled a brand new Toyota Highlander he bought for his wife at the event.”
“Many have expressed shock over his death. He was described many as an amiable man,” the report further said.
