Kwaku Manu: Kumawood Actor Breaks Silence Amid Rumours of His Death

• Kwaku Manu has publicly spoken after rumours of his death were circulated by a TikToker on social media on January 21, 2026
• In a video, the veteran Kumawood actor dismissed the rumours and issued a stern warning to the individual behind the hoax
• Kwaku Manu's response to rumours of his death has triggered positive reactions from many Ghanaians on social media
• YEN.com.gh spoke with Ama Nsroma, a counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, on Kwaku Manu's reaction to the death rumours

Veteran Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has broken his silence after rumours of his death emerged on social media on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

In a video that went viral on TikTok on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a netizen alleged that Kwaku Manu had passed away at a medical facility after an accident on the Wassa-Akropong road.

The social media user's claims caused pandemonium among Ghanaians, with many rushing to verify whether the news was true or false.

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The rumours have prompted Kwaku Manu to address his followers and clear the air on the matter.

Kwaku Manu breaks silence on death rumours

In a video he shared on his official TikTok page on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Kwaku Manu noted that he had received several phone calls from his loved ones who inquired about his well-being after the death rumours emerged online.

The Kumawood actor dismissed the rumours, stating that he had been asleep at the time when the news about his death was circulated.

He noted that he had embarked on some errands in town with the perfumes from his business venture in Accra.

He said:

"I saw many people calling me this morning several times. I am recording this video because of my loved ones. I am begging you. I have seen someone post that I had died at a hospital on the Wassa-Akropong road."

"I was asleep when the person shared the news. It was early in the morning, and I was moving around with my perfumes. Today is Wednesday, the day I was born."

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Kwaku Manu warned the individual behind the death rumours to desist from spreading false news about him on social media.

The actor also threatened to take drastic action against the individual for plotting to use false stories about his death to gain traction on social media.

She said:

"The person responsible for spreading the false news should stop it. If you think death is sweet, I will let you taste it. May God and the angel of death let you taste it and see. The fact that you could sit, plan, write my name and location and post them with my picture shows that you don't care about people's well-being."

"You are only interested in getting viewers. If you wanted viewers, why didn't you post the pictures of your mother, sister, or other family members? You wanted to cause fear and panic."

Kwaku Manu further invoked curses on the individual behind the faceless account spreading the death rumours about him on social media.

Counsellor on Kwaku Manu's death rumours

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Speaking to YEN.com.gh in an interview, Ama Nsroma, counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, discussed Kwaku Manu's death rumours and how damaging they can be to the mental health of people like Kwaku Manu.

She said:

"False death rumours can be extremely damaging to a person’s mental and emotional well-being."

"For someone like Kwaku Manu, such rumours can trigger intense fear, shock, anger, and helplessness, not just for him but also for his loved ones who may panic or experience emotional trauma upon hearing the news."

"Psychologically, being falsely declared dead can create anxiety, emotional distress, and a sense of loss of control over one’s own life and narrative. It can also lead to mistrust, hyper-vigilance, and emotional exhaustion, especially when such rumours spread rapidly online."

"Beyond the individual, family members and close friends may experience fear, grief, and confusion before the truth is clarified."

"As a counsellor, I would emphasise the importance of addressing the emotional impact directly, acknowledging the hurt, seeking emotional support, and setting firm boundaries with social media."

"While public clarification may be necessary, healing often requires stepping away from harmful online spaces and focusing on emotional safety and the well-being of loved ones."

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The TikTok video of Kwaku Manu reacting to the rumours of his death is below:

Kwaku Manu's response to rumours stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Tona Daniel commented:

"Even though you go through the shadows of death that he is talking about, it will not get you. May God be with you."

Big Joe wrote:

"Kwaku, don't worry, you will live longer."

Faustina Nyame4 said:

"Don't mind them, bro Kwaku. You will not die. God will continue protecting you from them."

Kwaku Manu levels allegations against his ex-wife

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaku Manu levelled allegations against his ex-wife, Diane Naa Okailey Nyarko, in an interview.

In a video, the Kumawood actor accused his ex-wife of setting him up for insults from his critics on social media.

Kwaku Manu's allegations against his ex-wife triggered mixed reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh