Timi Dakolo poses for picture with Anthony Joshua

Timi Dakolo

Singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, has shared a picture he took with Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua, in Lagos.

The 38-year-old posted the picture from an event on Instagram on Sunday.

Another celebrity in attendance at the event was former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel.

“MET THE CHAMP THIS MORNING @anthony_joshua .NICEST GUY. SO YOU SEE MY BOXING CAREER IS LOOKING BRIGHTER,” Timi wrote.

He also posted a picture he took with AJ’s mother.

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MAMA @anthony_joshua SAY MAKE I GREET UNA.

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Anthony Joshua is in Nigeria one month after his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in New York.

His sister, Janet Joshua, shared a video from his arrival in the country on Instagram on Thursday.

Earlier in the week, Janet had shared a video of Anthony trying and failing to recite the Nigerian national anthem.