An X user publicly apologises to Adekunle Gold after falsely claiming his six-year-old daughter had died, admitting he shared an unverified screenshot from Facebook

A social media user on X, known as @boutmoneey12 or ‘MR money’, has publicly apologised to Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold following widespread backlash over a false claim that his six-year-old daughter, Deja, had died.

The apology comes barely a day after the original post went viral, attracting millions of views and sparking criticism across social media platforms.

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The user admitted that he had shared a screenshot from Facebook without verifying its authenticity and took full responsibility for spreading the false information.

“I want to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies to Adekunle Gold. The screenshot I shared was something I came across on Facebook, and at the time, I genuinely believed it was real. I had no idea it was false or fabricated. I deeply regret posting it and for any confusion, hurt, or misinformation it may have caused. I take full responsibility for not verifying it first. I’m truly sorry, and I hope you can forgive me for this mistake,” he wrote.

The initial post had falsely claimed that Adekunle Gold’s daughter passed away from Canavan disease, a rare genetic disorder, and included a fabricated image resembling a social media condolence. The post reportedly garnered over two million views and hundreds of comments before being retracted.

Netizens criticised the user for spreading the sensitive falsehood, with many calling for legal action and highlighting the dangers of misinformation, particularly involving children and public figures.

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Adekunle Gold and his family have not released any official statement regarding the incident. Earlier reports highlighted the singer’s strong commitment to family, emphasising that his wife, Simi, and daughter remain his top priority, above his musical career.

The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of social media misinformation and the importance of verifying content before sharing.