Popular Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports claiming that she died, assuring fans that she is alive, safe and was not involved in any accident.
Kadiri addressed the false reports in a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, following the circulation of the rumours across social media.
“Please know that I am alive. I did not have an accident, and I’m safe,” the actress said.
She expressed concern over the spread of the false information, noting that some of the reports appeared to have originated from multiple fake social media accounts created to circulate the rumour.
Kadiri urged her followers not to engage with the accounts or attempt to argue with those spreading the false claims. Instead, she encouraged them to simply report the offending pages.
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“They know that nothing happened to me, and they decided to spread this rumour,” she said.
In the caption accompanying the video, the actress also lamented the growing negativity on social media, describing it as “really becoming tiring and sad” that some individuals would wish death upon others online.
Kadiri appealed for peace and respect, adding that she would continue to “stay in her lane” despite the negativity surrounding her.
The actress’s clarification has since reassured her fans and followers that the reports of her death and alleged accident are false.