Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has publicly dismissed widespread rumours about his death, confirming in a video message that he is alive, healthy and in high spirits.
The actor took to his official Instagram page on Friday to address the false reports that had been circulating online.
In his post, he clarified that the rumour was entirely unfounded and originated from an unverified source.
“Fans and family, please disregard any rumors about my death, and kindly report the page of the blogger who started spreading them. I am very much alive by God’s grace,” he wrote in the caption accompanying the video.
In the video, Agu introduced himself in his usual charismatic style and reassured fans of his well-being:
“Chief Chiwetalu Agu, okenmiri n’ezoru Oha 1 of Etiti Amokwe, Enugu State is not going to die anytime soon.”
“Instead I will be the one to bury my enemies. Na who dig pit go fall inside. Na who dig grave go fall inside.”
“I am yet to carry my grandchildren and I must carry them in good health when my children are ready.”
The iconic actor, known for his witty and proverbial lines in Nollywood films, expressed disappointment over the careless spread of false news.
He noted that if a major platform had published such a report, he would have taken legal action.
“What baffles me is that in this 21st century, 2025, a lot of people are still gullible to believe such things without confirming whether it is true or not.”
“Fan and families, disregard any rumours or rebuke anyone spreading such diabolical news about me.”
Agu’s reaction follows a wave of panic and confusion on social media, after a blogger falsely claimed that the beloved actor had passed away.
