A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Kayode Ogunbodede, popularly known as Kay, has been reported dead in his sleep in Swansea, Wales, leaving behind his wife, who is said to be a student, and two daughters aged six years and six months.
Penpushing reports that a statement on Wednesday from a GoFundMe appeal by Olatunde Owoeye-Phoster described Ogunbodede’s death as sudden and devastating for the family, adding that the deceased was widely known within the Nigerian and African communities in the United Kingdom.
The statement added that Ogunbodede was an active member of both the Elim City Church in Swansea and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and equally described the deceased as peaceful, calm and supportive, who was always willing to assist others.
“Our lives changed in ways we cannot imagine when our brother, husband and father, Kayode Ogunbodede, popularly called Kay, passed away suddenly in his sleep in the morning of Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, in Swansea, UK. Kay was peaceful, calm, helpful, full of smiles and always willing to lend a hand wherever he could. He was full of life and supported his family.”
Penpushing further reports that Owoeye-Phoster pointed out that the fundraising appeal launched after his death was necessary to help support the bereaved family with funeral expenses, childcare, bills and sustaining the education of his wife and children.
“Kay has left behind a wife, who is still a student and not working, a six-year-old daughter and a six-month-old daughter. This is a very tough place to be for his wife, who is a relatively new mum.
“Everybody who has heard of this sad incident is willing to help, and this serves as a platform to organise support for one of our own. Please let us support the family he has left behind in whatever ways we can,” the statement added.
Penpushing reports that sources said as at the time of filing this report, a sum of £480 had been raised out of the £18,000 target, while Ogunbodede’s death adds to the growing number of cases involving Nigerians who died in the United Kingdom in recent months, with relatives and community groups turning to public fundraising to support bereaved families.
The similar incident was a case of Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, who in April, died in his sleep in Thornaby, while his family appealed for support to cover funeral and repatriation costs.
Penpushing also reports that similarly, a Nigerian identified as Ademola Oke was found unresponsive at his workplace in the United Kingdom in April, while relatives launched a fundraising campaign to support his wife and children.
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