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Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, the British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer known as Denisi or Ego, has died at 43. A UK coroner linked his death to a cosmetic penis enhancement procedure in Thailand.
Ubiribo traveled to Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, in March 2026. During the trip, he underwent a cosmetic procedure at an unnamed Thai clinic.
According to evidence presented at the Inner West London Coroners’ Court, the procedure involved 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine. A coroner later ruled that the treatment caused a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Igho Tiny Ubiribo dies after Thailand procedure
Ubiribo reportedly experienced serious symptoms shortly after the procedure.
He and his wife went for a massage after the treatment. During the massage, he complained of chest pain and fainted twice.
An ambulance then took Ubiribo to Sukhumvit Hospital in Bangkok. He initially remained responsive and answered questions from medical staff.
His wife told doctors about the filler injections. However, Ubiribo later lost consciousness before doctors could perform a recommended CT scan.
Doctors determined that he had suffered a pulmonary embolism. The condition occurs when a blood vessel supplying the lungs becomes blocked.
Coroner rules cosmetic procedure caused death
Medical staff moved Ubiribo to intensive care after his condition worsened.
Doctors performed CPR for more than 100 minutes in an attempt to save him. However, he died in the early hours of March 6, 2026.
A postmortem examination in the United Kingdom later provided more information about the cause of death. Investigators found cellular material in his lungs that matched the hyaluronic acid used during the procedure.
Coroner Jean Harkin subsequently ruled that Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism caused by the cosmetic treatment.
Who was Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo?
Ubiribo was a British-Nigerian businessman and social media personality. He also used the names Denisi and Ego online.
He built a following by sharing glimpses of his luxury lifestyle. Reports say he had about 185,000 Instagram followers before his death.
Ubiribo also maintained ties to prominent figures in Nigerian entertainment. His funeral in London attracted notable mourners, including Nigerian music star Davido and celebrity bartender Cubana Chief Priest.
Ubiribo married fashion designer and socialite Danielle Simba Allen in Zimbabwe in 2022. The couple traveled together to Thailand earlier this year.
What is a hyaluronic acid penis filler?
Hyaluronic acid fillers can increase the girth of the penis. Doctors use hyaluronic acid in various cosmetic and medical procedures, but injectable penis enhancement can carry serious risks.
Reported complications can include infection, inflammation, tissue damage and other medical emergencies. E! News noted that experts have warned about possible complications from penile filler procedures.
Ubiribo’s case has renewed attention on the potential dangers of cosmetic procedures involving injectable fillers.
Igho Tiny Ubiribo remembered at 43
Ubiribo’s death came months before the circumstances became public through the UK coroner’s inquest.
His death has drawn attention from Nigerian and international media because of his public profile and the unusual circumstances surrounding the procedure.
Reports also said that Ubiribo received an elaborate funeral in London. His burial included a gold coffin, reflecting the extravagant lifestyle for which he became known.
At 43, Ubiribo leaves behind a legacy shaped by business, social media and his highly visible lifestyle.
His death also serves as a reminder that cosmetic procedures can carry serious medical risks, even when they involve substances commonly used in other medical and aesthetic treatments.
Source: TMZ
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