Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has reacted angrily to false reports circulating on social media claiming that she had died, assuring fans and followers that she is alive, safe and in good health.
The actress addressed the disturbing rumour after discovering that several social media accounts had allegedly been created to circulate fabricated reports about her death.
Kadiri said she was shocked to wake up and find multiple pages spreading claims that something tragic had happened to her, including reports suggesting that she had been involved in an accident.
In a video shared online, the actress made it clear that there was no accident and that she was safe.
She appealed to members of the public who encounter the posts to report the accounts responsible for spreading the false information rather than engaging with them or helping the rumour gain further attention.
Kadiri said several accounts had apparently been created specifically to produce and circulate content about her alleged death.
The actress expressed frustration over what she described as the disturbing lengths some individuals are willing to go to on social media in order to hurt others or generate attention.
She also urged her followers not to attempt to argue with the pages or spend time trying to debunk every false claim individually.
Instead, she asked them to use the available reporting tools on the platforms to flag accounts carrying the fabricated reports.
The false reports reportedly caused concern among fans and members of the actress’ wider audience, particularly because death rumours involving Nigerian entertainers have repeatedly circulated across social media.
Kadiri’s clarification has now put an end to the latest speculation surrounding her wellbeing.
The actress also expressed sadness that someone would deliberately create multiple accounts and publish claims about the death of a person who is still alive.
She questioned why individuals would choose to spread such harmful information and urged those behind the reports to stop targeting her.
Kadiri further maintained that she prefers to concentrate on her own affairs and avoid unnecessary involvement in other people’s matters.
Her message came across as both a reassurance to worried fans and an appeal for social media users to exercise greater responsibility when dealing with sensitive information.
False death reports have become an increasingly common form of online misinformation, particularly within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Public figures are often targeted by fake accounts that use sensational claims about deaths, accidents, illnesses and other emergencies to attract followers, generate engagement or drive traffic to social media pages.
Such reports can cause serious distress because they may reach relatives, friends, colleagues and fans before the person involved has an opportunity to respond.
In some cases, family members have been forced to publicly clarify that a loved one is still alive after fabricated reports spread widely online.
Kadiri’s experience has once again drawn attention to the dangers of treating social media posts as confirmed information without checking credible sources.
The actress’ decision to directly address the rumour also reflects the growing challenge faced by celebrities who have to monitor false information about themselves across multiple platforms.
Rather than allowing the claim to continue unchecked, Kadiri used her own online presence to reassure her audience and encourage them to take action against the accounts responsible.
She has also asked followers to avoid sharing the false reports while reporting the pages that publish them.
The actress’ response has since reassured fans who were alarmed by the reports and helped clarify that no death or accident involving her had occurred.
Kadiri remains active in the Nigerian entertainment industry and has built a significant following through her work as an actress, producer and filmmaker.
Her latest experience highlights how quickly false information can spread online, especially when it involves a well-known public figure.
For many social media users, the incident is also a reminder that reacting to sensational claims by sharing them can unintentionally increase their reach.
Kadiri’s appeal is therefore not only about protecting her own reputation but also about discouraging the wider practice of spreading unverified reports about people’s lives.
The actress has made her position clear: she is alive, safe and not involved in the reported accident.
She has asked her followers to help stop the false reports by reporting the accounts responsible instead of giving them additional attention.
As the entertainment industry continues to deal with fake celebrity news, the latest incident involving Kadiri is another example of the personal harm that can result when fabricated stories are presented as breaking news.
For now, the actress has reassured her fans that there is no cause for alarm and urged everyone who encounters the false reports to help prevent them from spreading further.
