“I’m Gone”: Nigerian-Born Music Boss Murdered in the UK Over ‘Fake’ £300K Wristwatch Last Words

“I’m Gone”: Nigerian-Born Music Boss Murdered in the UK Over ‘Fake’ £300K Wristwatch Last Words

  • Nigerian-born UK-based music manager Emmanuel Odunlami's last words to his friend after getting stabbed in London leave many emotional
  • The 32-year-old was murdered by three men who sought to steal his wristwatch, suspected to be worth over £300k
  • Odunlami was out celebrating his birthday with some friends at Haz Restaurant West London when he was mugged by some white men tipped off by a security man

The death of a young Nigerian music entrepreneur based in the UK, Emmanuel Odunlami, has shocked many due to the gruesomeness of his murder.

According to reports, three muggers attacked and stabbed Odunlami multiple times, leaving him with several stab wounds to the heart and stomach.

Photos of Emmanuel Odunlami and his Patek Philippe Natulius
The story about the gruesome murder of a Nigerian-born, UK-based music boss stirs emotions online. Photo credit: @dailymail.co.uk/@splashnews
Source: Instagram

It is alleged that the attack was orchestrated by Kavindu Hettarachchi, a security guard employed at the birthday bash thrown to celebrate Odunlami's 32nd birthday.

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According to the case prosecutor, Hettarachchi noticed the wristwatch Odunlami was wearing, a Patek Philippe Nautilus, believed to cost up to £300k.

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Kavindu Hettarachchi is said to have tipped off his accomplices, Quincy French, 27, Jordell Menzies, 26, and Louis Vandross, 27.

The attack on Odunlami was perpetuated when he stopped to urinate by a tree while his friend David Manuel waited for him in their car.

After getting stabbed, his last words to his friend, Manuel, were, "I'm gone."

The case prosecutor Duncan Atkinson noted that after his client was pushed to the ground, assaulted and stabbed multiple times, the muggers frisked his body and carted away his 'fake' Patek Philippe wristwatch, believed to be worth up to £300k.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting that a Nigerian lady has caused a commotion on social media as she narrated how her uncle's dream of going abroad for study purposes was killed by his cousin.

The lady, identified as Jane Itohan, shared the stunning story while reacting to the conversation bordering on Nigerians' secretiveness days before they travel abroad.

Itohan tweeted that her uncle's UK visa vanished some days before his trip, cutting his dream short.

Source: Legit.ng

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Oke-Hortons Nosa (Senior entertainment editor) Oke-Hortons Nosa is a senior Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng. A graduate of Politics and Governance 2016 (KWASU), M.sc MILD (UNILAG). In 2022, I acquired a certificate in Digital publishing and advanced networking skills. I used to be a sports show presenter at KOKO. Previous work experience with Hortielaurieblogspot and KOKO.ng, culminating in over 7 years of work experience. Email: oke-hortons@corp.legit.ng