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Rita Edochie Criticizes False Death Rumors About Osita Iheme, Pawpaw
Nollywood veteran Rita Edochie has voiced her frustration over the recurring death rumors surrounding her colleague, Osita Iheme, also known as Pawpaw.
The actress expressed her disbelief that such rumors continue to spread, most recently claiming the popular actor had passed away.
Edochie revealed that this was the second time she had encountered such false reports about Pawpaw, and what upset her even more was that many fans believed the fabricated news and posted condolences in the comment sections.
In a heartfelt and detailed Instagram post, Edochie reflected on how these death rumors have become all too common in the entertainment industry, particularly targeting actors.
She pointed out that the spread of these false stories isn’t just limited to Pawpaw but has also affected her personally.
Edochie recalled a previous instance when a photo of her taken on a movie set was misused to fuel a death rumor about her.
“This rumor has surfaced before,” Edochie wrote.
“Just a few days ago, it came up again, with pictures of my great son and veteran colleague Osita Iheme, known as Pawpaw, trending on social media with captions claiming he was dead.
Sadly, many people fell for the fake news and began commenting ‘RIP’ as if it were true.”
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“What I fear most has happened to me… death has given me a huge blow. My father is gone. He left us yesterday. This wasn’t the plan, daddy. You were supposed to cross over with your children into the new year. My heart is shattered. My gist partner is gone, so I won’t see you again? Oh God… Will I ever survive this? Will I survive this pain???”
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
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