Nollywood actress Evans Okoro undergoes HIV test after alleged claim by Ekene Umenwa, shares negative result in hospital video
Evans Okoro has undergone a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test following allegations that she was living with the condition.
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The development comes hours after Okoro publicly called out her colleague, Ekene Umenwa, for allegedly spreading rumours about her and other Nollywood stars.
According to claims circulating online, Umenwa reportedly told UK-based Nigerian nurse Adanma Waller that Okoro was HIV positive. Reacting to the allegation, Okoro visited a hospital to confirm her health status.
In a video shared on social media, the actress documented the moment she received her laboratory result. The displayed result indicated that she tested negative for HIV.
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The incident has sparked conversations within the Nollywood community and among fans on social media regarding misinformation and reputational harm.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
