Lagos Hotelier Slumps and Dies During Wife's 60th Birthday Celebration

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, a tragic incident occurred during a church thanksgiving service in Egbeda, Lagos State, when Otunba Kunle Akinyele, a prominent hotelier and former Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Customs Service, suddenly collapsed and died.​
The thanksgiving service was held at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Iyanu, Odemuyiwa District Headquarters, to celebrate the 60th birthday of his wife, Deaconess Catherine Adejoke Akinyele. During the service, Akinyele was delivering a testimony when he appeared visibly distressed, gesturing for assistance—possibly requesting water or an inhaler—before collapsing. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. ​

A reception was scheduled to follow the church service at Noble Castle Events Centre in Igando, with vendors and guests already present. However, the celebration was abruptly canceled following the tragic event. ​

Akinyele was the owner of Ologbo Nla Hotel in Isheri, Idimu, Lagos State. As of now, the exact cause of his death has not been officially confirmed.​

A video capturing the moment of the incident has circulated on social media, prompting discussions about the importance of regular health check-ups and awareness of stress-related health issues.

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