A true life hero, Jimi was an angelic soul

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole - known as Jimi - was described as 'the best of us' and 'a true hero of our city' by London mayor Sadiq Khan.

The 20-year-old tragically died after jumping into the River Thames to rescue a woman who fell from London Bridge on Saturday.

His father, Michael Adewola, 63, told the Sun newspaper that his son deserved a medal for the bravery he showed.

“He is a very unique and angelic soul, and I am proud of him, so proud, and I want the world to know he is the deepest and most wonderful man,” Adewola said. “He is a hero, and always will be, I can’t bring him back but I want him to be remembered forever for what he did, it was just like him to want to always try and help others.”

The GoFundMe page was set up by Malcolm’s World Foundation, a charity set up in memory of Malcolm Mide-Madariola, who was murdered in 2018. Olubunmi-Adewole went to school with him and had his name tattooed on his arm.

“This family just lost another hero,” the charity tweeted. “Such a pure hearted soul. Extremely loving and caring."

More than £60,000 has now been raised for Jimi's family as tributes poured in on the hashtag #JimiTheHero.