Famous Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has described the viral reports of her fleeing the United States because of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles as inaccurate.

Recall that the actress, in a series of posts shared on her Instagram story, announced her arrival in Nigeria on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

She said, “Touchdown Abuja. When my American fans follow me back to Nigeria. I had to evacuate in 20 minutes. Please, guys, stay safe out there. If you have family in LA, check on them.”


Following her post, it was widely reported that Omotola fled LA to Nigeria over the ongoing wildfire, which has forced over 137,000 people to leave their homes and claimed over 30 lives, including Hollywood actress Dalyce Curry.

However, reacting to the report in a statement on her Instagram page on Tuesday evening, Omotola denied the viral speculations and reassured her fans that she and her family are safe.

“I want to take a moment to address the incredible outpouring of concern and support I have received regarding the fires in Los Angeles.

“To set the record straight: My family and I are safe. However, I have seen reports suggesting that I had to leave the U.S. because of the fire. This is inaccurate.

“I have been in Nigeria since December 2024, and I’m still here presently. While I deeply cherish my connection to LA, these fires were not the reason for my travel.”

A-list singers, actors, and other celebrities were among the thousands affected by the deadly wildfires.

Contrary to the public beliefs, popular Nigerian musician, Seun Kuti has stated that he is against European colonialism, and not the people.

The singer, who is known for his strong stance against imperialism and corruption, explained that his stance is not directed at the European people.

Speaking in a post on his Instagram page, Seun Kuti emphasised the need for a fairer world.


He noted that his critique of European colonization shouldn’t be misinterpreted as hatred for European people.

“I’m against European colonisation and imperialism but that does not mean that I’m against European people. Many Europeans have been our allies in the fight against greed and unfair systems, to make the world a fairer place for everyone.

“Being against colonisation does not mean being against Europeans, many have stood with us in the fight for justice and fairness.”

Seun Kuti, is a Nigerian musician, singer and the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun leads his father’s former band Egypt 80.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Kuti pursued his musical education at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. During his time there, he became a member of the African Funk ensemble known as River Niger.

Nigerian Queen of music Tiwa Savage has reacted to the concerns and worries over her safety following a viral video of her swimming with sharks.

The Afrobeat singer had shared a video on her Instagram story of her swimming underwater with sharks that maintained a close distance from her.

The All Over hitmaker looked quite comfortable under the water as she wore an oxygen mask.

In the clip, Tiwa instructed the person recording her to show the ground area as she revealed that swimming with sharks has always been on her bucket list, and how she has finally ticked it off.

Some of her fans had expressed concern for the mother of one over fear of the sharks attacking her.

Reacting to their concerns via her Instagram story, Tiwa noted how people are worried about her swimming with sharks, yet the music industry is filled with more dangerous people.

“Everyone worried about me swimming with sharks but the ones in this music industry are more fucking dangerous”.