Social media erupted in confusion and panic this week after a viral post claimed that Nigerian philanthropist and influencer King Mitchy (real name Mukoro Michelle) had tragically died on a TikTok live session after allegedly ingesting poison. The dramatic claim, shared on the @king__mitchy Instagram account and quickly amplified by gossip pages including Instablog9ja, has now been officially debunked as false.
The post described Michelle’s condition as “critical” and “50/50,” while simultaneously claiming she had passed away, urging the public to “beg the hospital” to save her. It linked the supposed incident to a recent dispute with another NGO owner, widely speculated to be activist VeryDarkMan, fueling further drama online.
Within hours, Prime Care Hospital, Gwarimpa, Abuja, released a statement confirming the claims were entirely untrue:
King Mitchy was never admitted to the hospital.
She did not die there or anywhere else.
No incident involving poisoning or self-harm occurred.
The hospital is cooperating with authorities to trace the source of the misinformation and has vowed to pursue legal action against those responsible.
Social media users quickly reacted with a mix of disbelief, outrage, and ridicule. Thousands called the viral post a “clout-chasing stunt,” “attention-seeking prank,” or “online drama gone too far.” Observers noted glaring contradictions in the story: announcing a death while asking the public to intervene, unverified claims about her mother’s health, and the complete absence of confirmation from police, family, or credible news outlets.
The hoax appears connected to King Mitchy’s ongoing public feud with VeryDarkMan over allegations of NGO fund mismanagement, school renovation controversies, and heated online disputes that recently escalated into account restrictions and bullying accusations.
Current Status: As of 12:13 PM WAT today, Mukoro Michelle is alive and well, continuing her philanthropic and social media activities. Mental health professionals have urged the public to be cautious about sharing unverified suicide or death-related claims, noting that such hoaxes can cause serious psychological harm.
This incident highlights the speed at which misinformation spreads on Nigerian social media and the risks of dramatic “death announcement” stunts in influencer circles. Followers are urged to verify all sensitive claims with official statements before sharing online.