“I Am Alive!” —Actress Debunks Death Rumours

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked false reports claiming she died in an accident, assuring fans that she is alive, healthy and safe.

She expressed sadness over the extent to which people go on social media to spread false and hurtful information.

A Voice from the Grave That Never Was

ValidViewNetwork gathered that Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked false reports circulating on social media claiming that she had died.

In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Kadiri addressed the rumours that had caused concern among her followers.

“Please note that I am alive. I did not have any accident, and I am safe,” she said.

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An Emotional Appeal

The actress expressed deep sadness over the extent to which some individuals go to spread false and hurtful information about others on social media.

“I am alive!! Please help me report. Please, I’m begging you, help me report it!! Any page that carries such news,” she pleaded.

“I am really sad at the extent to which some people will go on this social media space to hurt and wish death on another person. I stay in my lane. Leave me alone. I beg you all. It’s really becoming tiring and sad,” she added.

Kadiri urged her followers to report social media pages spreading the false information rather than engage with them.

A Pattern of Fake Death Reports

Kadiri’s clarification comes amid the continued spread of false death reports involving public figures on social media. Her case is the latest in a troubling pattern where celebrities and public figures are targeted with fabricated stories of their demise, causing unnecessary panic among fans and loved ones.

A Lesson for Nigerian Youths

This incident is a reminder that social media can be a weapon of mass destruction.

A false rumour can cause panic, distress and emotional trauma. The same people who spread fake news will never allow their own families to be victims of such cruelty. Their families are protected.

For young Nigerians, the lesson is clear: verify before you share. A single click can spread a lie to millions.

The same people who believe everything they see online will never allow their own children to be victims of misinformation.

Think before you share. Verify before you believe. And never forget that the truth is always worth waiting for.