I’m alive and healthy, Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa debunks death rumour

Veteran Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa, widely recognized for his police roles and catchphrase "Ta lo pa chief?", has vehemently denied circulating rumors of his death. The actor took to social media to reassure his fans that he is very much alive and in good health.

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I’m still much alive in good health.

Reports of Ajasa's demise spread rapidly across social media platforms after an obituary poster announcing his supposed death began to circulate. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Ajasa directly addressed the false claims, stating, "I'm still much alive in good health."

The actor did not mince words in condemning those responsible for spreading the misinformation. He declared, "To everyone posting my obituary around, I'm saying back to the sender to you and your family." He further addressed his fans both in Nigeria and abroad, reiterating, "I want to tell all my fans both in Nigeria and abroad that I'm still much alive. I'm alive, hale and hearty. There's nothing wrong with me."

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To everyone posting my obituary around, I’m saying back to the sender to you and your family.

The incident highlights the proliferation of fake news and death hoaxes on social media, which can cause distress to celebrities and their fans.

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I want to tell all my fans both in Nigeria and abroad that I’m still much alive. I’m alive, hale and hearty. There’s nothing wrong with me.