Kenya: Beware of Scam Facebook Account ‘Blessings Madiba Citizen’ Running Bogus Promotions in the Name of Kenyan Actor Blessing Lung’aho
[Africa Check] Beware of scam Facebook account ‘Blessings Madiba Citizen’ running bogus promotions in the name of Kenyan actor Blessing Lung’aho
Kenya: No, Late Kenyan Author Ken Walibora Did Not Write Book Appearing to Criticise President William Ruto Ahead of His Time, Viral Book Cover Photoshopped
[Africa Check] No, late Kenyan author Ken Walibora did not write book appearing to criticise president William Ruto ahead of his time, viral book cover photoshopped
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Drug Agency Denies Appointing Singer Naira Marley As Ambassador
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Singer and songwriter Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, only visited the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s offices. The agency has denied claims that it appointed him as its ambassador.
Kenya: Don’t Be Scammed! Kenyan Actor Mwanasha Johari Is Not Running Promotions On Facebook
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Fraudsters looking to make money out of Facebook users often impersonate celebrities. In this case, they’re using actor Mwanasha Johari’s name – this Facebook page is not operated by him.
Uganda: No, Ugandan Blogger Barista Timo Not Wanted By Police in Connection With Murder – Ignore Fake Poster
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Ugandan police have dismissed as fake a “wanted” poster of blogger Barista Timo, following the death of a prominent video blogger in the country.
Nigeria: Photoshopped Image Claims Nigerian Chef Officially Declared Guinness World Record Holder for Cooking Marathon
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Several posts have claimed that chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new cooking record. However, the image used as evidence is photoshopped – her attempt is yet to be verified.
Kenya: No, Scam Facebook Account Offering Promotions Not Run By Kenyan Actor Blessing Lung’aho
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A Facebook account using the name and photos of Kenyan actor Blessing Lung’aho promises easy cash prizes. But it’s another scam.
Kenya: No, Kenyan Actor Ronald Ndubi Not Offering Promotions On Facebook, Beware of Imposter Account
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Another day, another fake Facebook page, this time in the name of popular Kenyan actor Ronald Ndubi. Ignore sham posts by this account.
Kenya: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Kenyan Actor Yasmeen Saiedi and Offering Promotions
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: We’ve once again found a Facebook account in the name of a prominent Kenyan actor, promising quick cash giveaways. But, again, it’s a scam account, impersonating a celebrity.
Kenya: Kenyan Actor Ogana Can Boost Your Fuliza Loan Limit? No, Facebook Page a Scam
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Brian Ogana, the star of the popular Kenyan TV drama Maria, has hundreds of thousands of Facebook followers. He has no reason to run another Facebook page offering dodgy mobile money loan extensions.