Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has publicly refuted false reports about his death, calling the rumors “barbaric and terrible.”
Taking to Instagram on February 19, 2025, the 63-year-old actor shared a video reassuring his fans that he is alive and well, expressing frustration over the spread of such malicious misinformation.
“I just want to debunk a rumor that has been going around these past few days. A false report about myself dying has been going around, and I’m here to debunk that. I’m alive and well, and I don’t know why someone somewhere would wish me dead. This is barbaric and terrible.”
Odule also recalled a previous instance where he was falsely accused of a crime, with fabricated reports alleging that he had been sentenced to ten years in prison.
“It’s the same way a false report was spread about me, showing a picture of a Black Maria, claiming that I was sentenced to ten years for a crime. This is not good! Are you people alright? Don’t try me, and if you dare me, it’s God you’re fighting. I’ve said my own.”
Despite his frustration, the seasoned actor expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support.
“And to my fans who genuinely love me, I say thank you and I love you. Thank you for your care about my well-being.”
His post quickly garnered supportive comments from followers, with many condemning the increasing spread of fake news in Nigeria:
- “Social media needs to be regulated in Nigeria. Things are really getting out of hand.”
- “May you live long in good health, Sir. But we all need a tutorial on this Bible incantation, Sir!”
- “Nothing dey happen, baba mi!”
- “This blogger menace is getting out of hand, uncle. E pe fun wa o!”
The issue of fake news and misinformation continues to be a growing concern in Nigeria, with public figures like Dele Odule increasingly speaking out against it.
