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Amid circulating reports on social media suggesting her demise, veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has taken to her Instagram page to refute the rumors, affirming that she is "alive and healthy."
In a video posted on her Instagram account, Ezeonu directly addressed the speculations surrounding her supposed death, stating emphatically that the reports were false. The actress expressed her gratitude for the concern shown by fans and followers while assuring them of her well-being.
Ezeonu shed light on a previous Instagram post in which she shared an image of a candle. Contrary to assumptions, she clarified that the post was a tribute to a recently departed friend and not an indication of her passing. The video aimed to put an end to the spreading of misinformation and alleviate concerns about her health.
The actress, known for her longstanding contributions to the Nigerian film industry, emphasized the need for accurate information and urged the public to verify details before sharing news on social media platforms.
“I lost a very close friend of mine, I posted a candle, a half-burnt candle and they now put my picture on that candle and everybody is saying that I died.
“It is wrong. I am alive and healthy, please.
“In journalism, what you do when in doubt is you leave out. If you cannot get across to the person to at least confirm the story, you don’t post.
“Don’t do that, please. Don’t try it again. This is a new year, why would anybody want to hurt each other just because they want people to follow them?”
“The calls I have been receiving have been very worrisome. I don’t know why anybody should take my post.” She added
