Nollywood Actor Owolabi Ajasa Dismisses Death Rumours After Obituary Poster Goes Viral
Popular Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa, widely recognised for his police roles and nicknamed “Ta lo pa chief”, has dismissed viral rumours claiming he had died. The speculation began after an obituary poster announcing his supposed death circulated on social media, sparking confusion among fans. Ajasa quickly released a video on Instagram to set the record straight, reassuring followers: “I’m still very much alive and in good health.”
Actor Condemns Spread of False Information
In his video, Ajasa strongly condemned those spreading false information about him and his colleagues, stating: “To everyone posting my obituary around, I’m saying back to the sender to you and your family.” He addressed fans both in Nigeria and abroad, saying: “Good day everyone, my name still remains Owolabi Ajasa, your Nollywood police officer. 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.”
Netizens React to Ajasa’s Reassurance
Fans reacted positively to the video. Adaoranakeem commented: “Governor ase edumare ????long life Owolabi Ajasa ❤️❤️❤️Back to Sender ??”. I_am__oluwasheyi said: “You will live long sir ?.” Midex384 wrote: “Long life and prosperity babamhie❤️.” Yetibae_official added: “❤️❤️❤️my baba ❤️❤️❤️long life and prosperity.” Bhm101tv said: “Untimely death will never be ur portion sir ❤️.” The incident highlights the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and the importance of verifying news before sharing.
