Kadiri Addresses Viral Death Rumor on Social Media

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Kadiri publicly addressed a death rumor about her on social media on Sunday, assuring her followers that she was alive, safe, and had not been involved in any accident. She noted that multiple accounts were created to spread false reports and urged users to report these pages.

This incident is part of a larger trend where celebrities, including veteran actor Jacobs, have faced repeated death rumors. Jacobs' family has previously denied such claims, with columnist Betty Irabor confirming his well-being in June 2024.

Similar rumors have circulated about Jacobs in 2021 and 2022, prompting his wife, actress Joke Silva, to publicly dismiss them. In February 2026, another veteran actor became the subject of a viral death rumor, which was dismissed by his son, actor Yul Edochie.

The trend also affected Akindele, who rejected a rumor about a director's death in August 2026, highlighting the manipulation of old content to create false narratives. Veteran musician Obey also faced death hoaxes, debunking claims in April 2025.