{"id":138447,"date":"2024-01-12T16:56:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/12\/im-alive-nollywood-legend-ngozi-ezeonu-dispels-death-rumours\/"},"modified":"2024-01-12T16:56:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:56:43","slug":"im-alive-nollywood-legend-ngozi-ezeonu-dispels-death-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/12\/im-alive-nollywood-legend-ngozi-ezeonu-dispels-death-rumours\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m alive &#8212; Nollywood legend Ngozi Ezeonu dispels death rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Ezeonu has quashed whispers of her passing with a vibrant online address, assuring fans she\u2019s \u201cvery much alive and kicking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1008257 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ngozi-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"503\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Confusion arose from a recent Instagram post where the legendary Nollywood actress shared a poignant image of a half-burnt candle, a tribute to a dear friend she recently lost.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1008254 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ngozi-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"623\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sadly, the image sparked a storm of false reports about her well-being. Taking matters into her own hands, Ezeonu released a video message, her voice brimming with both frustration and compassion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI posted a candle for a friend,\u201d she said, addressing the camera directly. \u201cBut someone put my picture on it, and suddenly I\u2019m gone? Unbelievable!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1008258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ngozi-33.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"636\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ezeonu highlighted the dangers of irresponsible journalism, urging media outlets to verify information before spreading it. \u201cDoubt? Leave it out!\u201d she emphasized. \u201cDon\u2019t spread rumours that hurt people and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The actress described the avalanche of worried calls she received, expressing concern about the emotional toll such rumours can inflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWhy spread such pain? This is a new year. Let\u2019s be kind, not cruel\u201d she\u00a0questioned, her voice softening<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Ezeonu has quashed whispers of her passing with a vibrant online address, assuring fans she\u2019s \u201cvery much alive and kicking.\u201d Confusion arose from a recent Instagram post where the legendary Nollywood actress shared a poignant image of a half-burnt candle, a tribute to a dear friend she recently lost. 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