“I Am Alive”: Lere Paimo Breaks Silence in Video, Sends Message to People Spreading Death Rumours
- Lere Paimo shared evidence to show he alive, hours after reports of his death went viral across social media platforms in the country
- The veteran Yoruba actor, who revealed he is alive, also sent a message to people spreading rumours about his death
- His response came after the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) debunked reports of his demise
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Yoruba actor and filmmaker Lere Paimo, also known as Eda Onileola, finally broke his silence after rumours claimed he had passed away at the age of 86.
Recall that in the early hours of Saturday, November 29, reports emerged on social media that the veteran had bid farewell to the world.
Source: Instagram
Sharing proof of life in a video that recently emerged on social media, Paimo stated that he was alive, hale and hearty.
He also handed those spreading rumours about his death over to God in his address to his fans and well-wishers.
"I am alive, hale and hearty. To all those posting the news that I am dead since midnight, I wouldn't curse them, but my God will judge them," Lere Paimo said, speaking in Yoruba language.
The actor's video came hours after the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) described the news of his death as false, confirming Chief Paimo was alive.
ANTP, in a statement signed by its national PRO, Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson, urged the public to always verify news before circulating.
Source: Instagram
The video of Lere Paimo reacting to reports of his death is below:
Reactions as Lere Paimo speaks in video
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions as fans and well-wishers breathed a sigh of relief as they dropped comments. Read them below:
geebeepee said:
"Thank God and na God go rewards all those wishing him death
phorlahbeeoye_ commented:
"Continue to enjoy d land of d living Baba in good health and sound mind in Jesus Mighty Name."
moniade1234 said:
"Haaaaaaa! You will fulfil your days in good and sound health in Jesus name."
mafseal_constructionltd said:
"More grace and more strength for you baba. May your health never deteroriate."
ultradalyrical said:
"Imagine posting that kind news until one blogger serve jail terms."
Kunle Afod renovates Lere Paimo's house
Legit.ng previously reported that actor Kunle Afod put smiles on the face of Lere Paimo as he turned 85.
As a gift to mark his new age, Afod decided to renovate his house.
A viral video showed workers Paimo's living room working as they made some replacements. The gesture left the veteran emotional.
Source: Legit.ng
