Popular Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, has refuted rumors claiming that she has passed away.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, she affirmed that she is “alive and in good health”.
Her response was prompted by widespread social media reports that falsely declared her demise.
Ezeonu clarified that a previous post featuring a candle was intended as a tribute to a close friend she had recently lost.
“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.”
