"I Am Not Sick" — Francis Duru Shuts Down Rumors
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has debunked viral social media reports claiming he is battling a life-threatening illness.
The rumours began circulating after a video clip showing the actor looking frail went viral across various social media platforms, sparking panic and concern among his fans, friends, and colleagues.
Reacting to the claims in an Instagram video on Friday, the 56-year-old actor dismissed the footage, branding it as fabricated, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
“I am making this video with regard to very wicked videos circulating around about me being sick to the level that you could see in that video. Well, I have never been that sick and will never be that sick. And by God’s grace, we keep being stronger and stronger.”
The actor strongly condemned those behind the video, labelling them "merchants of darkness" who invent negative stories solely to drive online traffic and engagement.
He also raised concerns over the dangerous trend of using manipulated digital content, including artificial intelligence (AI), to damage people's reputations for financial gain.
