Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked viral reports claiming that she died in an accident. The actress took to social media to reassure fans that she is alive, safe and in good health, while urging her followers to report accounts spreading the false information. The incident has renewed concerns about the growing spread of celebrity death hoaxes on social media.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that she had died in an accident.
The false reports began spreading online on Sunday, September 6, 2026, causing concern among the actress’ fans and followers. Kadiri subsequently took to social media to set the record straight and reassure the public that she is alive, safe and in good health.
In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress made it clear that she had not been involved in any accident and urged her followers not to believe or circulate the unverified reports.
“Please note that I am alive. I did not have any accident, and I am safe.”
Kadiri also asked her fans to report the social media accounts and pages responsible for spreading the false information rather than giving the reports more attention.
Beyond denying the rumour, Ruth Kadiri expressed sadness over the willingness of some social media users to spread harmful information about other people.
According to reports, she said several accounts had allegedly been created to circulate the false story about her death. She appealed to her followers to report such pages in order to limit the spread of the misinformation.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing problem of celebrity death hoaxes on social media. False reports involving Nigerian entertainers can spread rapidly when users share sensational claims without first checking credible sources.
Despite the disturbing rumour, Kadiri continues to focus on her work as an actress, filmmaker and digital content creator.
She has also been promoting her latest project, Once Upon a Village, through her digital platform, RuthKadiri247.
Ruth Kadiri remains alive and safe, contrary to the false reports circulating online. Her latest response serves as another reminder to social media users to verify sensational claims before sharing them.
For fans who were worried about the actress, her message has provided much-needed reassurance.
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