Akinwale Oluwafolajimi Oluwatope Arobieke, known locally in North West England as “Purple Aki,” has sadly passed away in his home in Liverpool. The circumstances surrounding the cause of his death have not been made public at the time of this publication. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family during this difficult time.
Purple Aki gained notoriety for his imposing height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) and weight of 22 stones (310 pounds or 140 kilograms). He was known for initiating conversations about weight training with younger males, often touching and measuring their muscles and even inviting them to perform squats with his body weight.
Although his activities were initially associated with a sexual motive, Arobieke was never convicted of a sexual offense. In 2006, a Sexual Offences Prevention Order was issued against him by Liverpool Magistrates’ Court, but this order was lifted in May 2016.
A documentary titled “The Man Who Squeezes Muscles: Searching for Purple Aki” was released by BBC Three in September 2016, which explored Arobieke’s life and reputation. He later lodged a complaint with Merseyside Police, alleging that the documentary incited racial hatred and unfairly portrayed him.
Purple Aki had gained notoriety over the years due to the urban legends and rumors surrounding his peculiar behavior. While these reports led to a mix of curiosity and apprehension, they also contributed to his controversial reputation in the north-western region of England.
As of now, the specific details concerning the circumstances leading to Purple Aki’s passing have not been disclosed to the public. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes accessible regarding the cause of his death.
The family of Purple Aki will be sharing his obituary and details about his funeral arrangements in due course. They require some time to go through the healing process, and when they are prepared to do so, they will provide updates regarding his funeral plans. This period of reflection and mourning is important for them, and they will let the public know when they are ready to share the information.
Purple Aki Obituary
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Purple Aki in due course.
The discovery of Purple Aki’s lifeless body took place around 13:00 BST, positioned between Harebell Street and Woodbine Street in Liverpool’s Kirkdale neighborhood. The Merseyside Police promptly responded to the scene.
Currently, the police force is engaged in the process of formally identifying the deceased individual and making the necessary notifications to his next of kin. A 22-year-old male resident of Kirkdale has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with this incident, indicating that the authorities are actively pursuing leads and conducting inquiries related to the case.
To uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding this incident, law enforcement officers are diligently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby cameras. In addition, they are conducting thorough house-to-house investigations within the vicinity and collecting forensic evidence as part of their comprehensive investigative efforts. This multifaceted approach underscores the commitment of the police force to ascertain the truth and bring closure to this matter.
