A second devastating blow has struck the family of late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwaseun Olanrewaju, as his elder sister has passed away just two days after he was laid to rest.
Gabriel, popularly known in the ring as “Success,” died on March 29, 2025, in Ghana after collapsing during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
Following months of coordination, his body was repatriated and buried in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 19.
But just as the family began to find a measure of closure, tragedy struck again. Two days after Gabriel’s burial, his elder sister also passed away.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Mohammed Amin Lamptey, Communications Director of the Ghana Boxing Authority, during an interview on TV3.
“He was buried successfully. Just after two days, his elder sister also passed away. We buried her last Friday,” Lamptey disclosed.
The cause of her death has not been made public, but the emotional weight of losing two close family members in such quick succession has left the Olanrewaju family in deep mourning.
The late boxer, remembered for his fearless style and humility, had built a promising career across West Africa.
His death sparked grief in both Ghana and Nigeria, and this second tragedy has only deepened the sorrow surrounding his passing.
Watch the interview below:
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