Nigerian professional footballer Yusuf Lawal has taken to social media to address false reports circulating about his family during an already difficult time. The son-in-law of late actor Ogogo found himself forced to issue a public denial after viral claims suggested his wife, Kira Taiwo, had welcomed a baby boy just two days after her father’s passing.
The rumors spread quickly. Family and friends began calling with congratulations mixed with condolences, prompting Lawal to clarify the situation on his Instagram story Wednesday night. “This is not true,” he wrote bluntly, urging people to stop sharing unverified information.
Why would anyone fabricate such news during a period of mourning? The timing couldn’t have been worse for the grieving family, who laid Ogogo to rest on Monday, August 24, 2026, just one day after his death on Sunday, August 23.
Lawal’s frustration was evident as he requested privacy for his family. At a moment when they’re processing profound loss, dealing with baseless rumors adds unnecessary pain. The footballer’s direct appeal highlights a growing problem with misinformation spreading unchecked across social media platforms, particularly regarding public figures and their families.
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