Africa Entertainment News of Monday, 17 August 2020

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Kate Henshaw speaks on claims that celebrities are getting paid to advocate

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has reacted to an allegation on social media that Nigerian celebrities are being paid to announce that COVID-19 is real.

The actress who announced that she took a Coronavirus test, narrated her ordeal during the test.

She wrote, “Just took my COVID test. Mehn its uncomfortable make I no lie. I was already in tears cos this @NseIkpeEtim told me it was painful. The lady was nice & gentle sha. Told me 2 take a deep breath while she stuck the swab stick deep inside my nose and take a deep breath,” she tweeted.

Her announcement was met with a claim by someone on Instagram that celebrities who say COVID-19 is real have been paid to propagate such news.

She revealed that she just blocked the fellow and decided not to make a drama out of the accusation.

Kate Henshaw wrote: “Some1 now commented on my IG saying” all these celebrities that have been paid to say there is Covid, God will judge you ” If I land am better curse now shay they will say Kate has started again inside blogs. I just blocked the person and moved on. COVID IS REAL!!”.