Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has dismissed viral reports claiming that she has died, assuring her fans and followers that she is alive, safe and in good health.
The actress was forced to address the disturbing reports after several social media accounts began circulating claims that she had died in an accident. The reports quickly attracted attention online, leaving fans concerned about the actress’ wellbeing.
Kadiri eventually took to social media to set the record straight, making it clear that there was no accident and that the reports about her death were completely false.
In a video shared with her followers, the actress expressed her frustration and sadness over the deliberate spread of the rumour. Rather than encouraging fans to engage with or attempt to disprove the false reports individually, she appealed to them to report the accounts responsible for spreading the information.
According to Kadiri, she discovered that multiple accounts had been created specifically to circulate the false story about her.
She pleaded with her followers to take action whenever they came across such posts, asking them to report the pages instead of giving the false claims more attention.
The actress’ reaction reflected her frustration with what she described as the disturbing lengths some people are willing to go to on social media.
Kadiri questioned why anyone would deliberately create content suggesting that another person had died, particularly when the person was alive and had done nothing to provoke such treatment.
She also urged those behind the reports to leave her alone, stressing that she prefers to stay away from unnecessary controversy and focus on her own affairs.
The false reports have once again highlighted the growing problem of celebrity death rumours across Nigerian social media platforms. Such claims can spread rapidly, often causing panic among fans, friends and relatives before the affected person has an opportunity to respond.
For Kadiri, however, the situation was particularly distressing because the reports were not based on any genuine incident. She confirmed that she had neither died nor been involved in the accident being referenced in the posts.
The actress’ clarification has since reassured her supporters, many of whom had expressed concern after encountering the misleading reports online.
Kadiri’s appeal also carries a broader message about the responsibility of social media users when confronted with sensational claims. Instead of sharing unverified information or attempting to amplify it through arguments and reposts, she encouraged her followers to report the pages responsible.
The mother of two has remained one of the prominent figures in Nollywood, with a strong presence both as an actress and producer. Her work in the Nigerian film industry has earned her a large audience, making false reports about her wellbeing capable of generating significant attention within a short period.
The latest incident comes at a time when social media has become a major source of entertainment news in Nigeria, but it has also made it easier for false information to spread quickly.
Kadiri’s case serves as another reminder that claims involving the death or health of public figures should be verified through credible sources before being believed or shared.
For now, the actress has made her position clear: she is alive, safe and continuing with her life and career.
Fans who encounter posts claiming otherwise have been urged to report the accounts rather than help the false story gain further traction.
Kadiri’s public clarification has therefore put an end to the latest speculation surrounding her wellbeing, while also drawing attention to the emotional consequences of spreading false death reports about public figures.
