A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media personality, Igho Ubiribo, has died after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism linked to a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure he underwent during a trip to Thailand.
Ubiribo, popularly known as “Tiny,” “Denisi” and “Ego,” was in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, when he underwent the procedure at an unnamed clinic in March, according to evidence presented at an inquest at the Inner West London Coroners’ Court.
Reports from the inquest said about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were injected into Ubiribo’s penis as part of the cosmetic treatment.
After the procedure, Ubiribo and his wife reportedly returned to their Marriott hotel and went for a massage. During the session, he complained of chest pain and subsequently collapsed twice.
He was taken by ambulance to Sukhumvit Hospital, where he was initially conscious enough to respond to questions. His wife informed medical personnel that he had recently undergone penile filler injections, prompting doctors to consider the possibility of a pulmonary embolism and recommend a CT scan.
However, Ubiribo reportedly lost consciousness before the scan could be completed. He was transferred to intensive care, where medical personnel attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation for more than 100 minutes.
He died in the early hours of March 6, 2026, according to evidence reported from the inquest.
A subsequent post-mortem examination conducted in the United Kingdom reportedly found material in his lungs consistent with the hyaluronic acid used during the procedure.
Pathologist John du Parcq told the inquest that the substance found in Ubiribo’s lungs corresponded with the filler administered during the treatment and was consistent with a pulmonary embolism.
Coroner Jean Harkin subsequently concluded that Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism caused by complications from the cosmetic procedure. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood vessel supplying the lungs becomes blocked, potentially causing a sudden and life-threatening strain on the heart.
Ubiribo was known online for documenting an affluent lifestyle and had about 185,000 Instagram followers. He was also associated with Nigerian entertainment circles and was reported to have been a close friend of music star Davido. His marriage to Allen, a fashion designer and socialite, took place in 2022.
The case has drawn renewed attention to the risks associated with injectable cosmetic fillers. While hyaluronic acid is widely used in aesthetic medicine, the inquest highlighted the potentially severe consequences when complications occur.
Separately, UK Companies House records list Ubiribo as a British national born in March 1982 and show that he served as a director of a London-registered company.
