Influencer Igho Ubiribo, 43, died after undergoing penis enlargement surgery in Thailand, an inquest heard. The British-Nigerian businessman was injected with 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine at an unnamed Thai clinic in March, while on holiday with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. He was staying at a Marriott hotel in Bangkok when he decided to have the procedure, which is becoming increasingly popular despite warnings from medical professionals about potentially devastating complications.
Procedure and Collapse
After the procedure, Ubiribo went for a massage, during which he started to complain of chest pain and passed out twice. He was taken to Sukhumvit Hospital by ambulance, where he was 'able to answer questions normally' while his wife informed medics of his filler injections. His primary care doctor in London also confirmed his other medical history, including a past operation on his joints. He was pre-diabetic and had gout but no other health conditions.
Medical Emergency and Death
Thai doctors recommended a CT scan, but Ubiribo lost consciousness before it could be performed. During an inquest at Inner West London Coroners' Court, doctors determined he had suffered a pulmonary embolism—a clot blocking a blood vessel in the lungs—and transferred him to intensive care. CPR was performed for 100 minutes, but he died shortly after. A postmortem in the UK later found material consistent with the penis filler in his lungs and concluded that the procedure caused his embolism.
In his report, pathologist John du Parcq said: 'Cellular material found in Mr Ubiribo's lungs matched the hyaluronic acid used in his penis filler jab, in keeping with a pulmonary embolism. This matches the Thai autopsy.'
Funeral and Legacy
Ubiribo's funeral was held in Kensington, and he was buried in a gold coffin, reportedly costing over $600,000. Mourners included his childhood friend and Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido, who spoke at the service and said the events 'don't feel real', calling his death 'heavy'. Davido also said: 'A man of so much energy, so much presence. The silence is heavy. He is not someone I ever thought I would be speaking about in the past tense.'
Also known by the nicknames 'Tiny' and 'Ego', Ubiribo was known for showcasing his lavish lifestyle online, with 185k Instagram followers. He spent much of his time at his $1.1million mansion in Los Angeles and had a Shepherd's Bush apartment worth $600k. His wife, whom he wed in Zimbabwe in 2022 in an extravagant ceremony, is an Anglo-Zimbabwean socialite and fashion designer.
