Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has debunked claims that she fled the wildfires in Los Angeles and returned to Nigeria for safety.
Addressing the reports on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the 46-year-old clarified that she has been in Nigeria since December 2024, long before the fires began.
Omotola expressed gratitude to her fans and supporters, stating, “I want to thank each and every one of you who have reached out with kind words, prayers, and love. Your thoughtfulness means the world to me.”
She refuted the reports, adding, “To clarify and set the record straight: My family and I are safe.
“However, I’ve seen reports suggesting I had to leave the United States because of the fires. This is inaccurate. I kindly urge media outlets and individuals to correct this misinformation.”
Omotola also extended her prayers to those affected by the disaster.
“My heart remains in Los Angeles during this difficult time. It is not just a city to me—it’s a home, a community, and a place where countless dreams continue to fly.
“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted, from first responders working tirelessly to those who have faced unimaginable loss.”
The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives and left over 12,000 homes, businesses and structures destroyed or damaged.
More than 92,000 people have been forced to evacuate.
