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- Veteran Nigerian actor Don Richard has denied rumors of his death.
- Reports claimed he passed away on April 23, 2026, due to kidney failure.
- The false news caused concern among fans and colleagues.
Nollywood veteran Richards Oguntimehin, affectionately known in the industry as Don Richard, has denied recent reports circulating about his purported death.
Rumors had spread rapidly, suggesting that the actor passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, due to a long battle with kidney failure. These claims caused alarm among his admirers and peers.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Don Richard addressed the rumors, labeling them as untrue. He assured everyone that he is, in fact, alive and well, putting to rest any concerns about his health.
“There’s nothing wrong with me. I thank my fans for their love and concern. I’m alive, hale, and hearty. I’m very much alive, and as for those bloggers spreading false news, God will judge them, amen,” he declared.
Check out his Instagram post below:
In other news… Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has gone viral following a standout moment during his newly launched talent hunt show, after Davido unexpectedly answered his call live on stream.
The livestream, which marked the kickoff of Carter Efe’s talent hunt initiative, featured a group of contestants performing Davido’s song Stand Strong. The performance set the tone for the show, but the highlight came moments later when Carter placed a call to the Afrobeats superstar and he picked up.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Carter Efe reacted dramatically on the live broadcast, drawing attention across social media platforms.
“The moment Carter Efe called Davido during his talent hunt show livestream, and Davido actually picked the call. Carter then started raining curses on himself out of excitement.
Carter Efe has started his talent hunt show and he kickstarted it with a set of people performing Davido’s ‘stand strong’ live …. This is brilliant man !!! Carter is exactly who he thinks he is cos this is f!re”
The unexpected interaction has since generated buzz online, with fans praising Carter Efe’s energy and applauding the concept of the talent hunt show. Many viewers described the moment as both entertaining and a strong start to what could become a widely followed platform for emerging talents.