Veteran Nollywood actor Richards Oguntimehin, popularly known as Don Richard, has refuted widespread reports claiming that he had passed away.
According to earlier viral claims, the actor was said to have died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a prolonged struggle with kidney failure, sparking concern among fans and colleagues.
However, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Don Richard clarified the situation, describing the reports as false and reassuring the public that he is alive, healthy, and in good condition.
“There’s nothing wrong with me, I appreciate my fans for the love and concern. I’m alive, hale and hearty. I dey alive ooo, the bloggers should continue their bad posting, God will judge them amen,” he said.
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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.
