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Claim: A Facebook post by Jeneba Blog claimed that former Housemate Victor Onie Williams did not die. He stated: “Onie nor die 8. What God can not do, doesn’t exist oh.”
Verdict: This claim is false. Victor Onie Williams passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, December 5, 2024, as confirmed by his brother, James Ade Williams, and other family members.
Full Text
On the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, Victor Onie Williams, a popular ex-contestant of Sierra Leone’s Housemates Salone reality TV show, reportedly suffered a sudden medical emergency while at the Fourah Bay College Hostel and was immediately rushed to Rokupa Government Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Despite the efforts made at the hospital, Victor was pronounced dead an hour after arrival. His body was then transported to Columbia Davies Funeral Home in preparation for further arrangements.
However, shortly after his passing, there were conflicting reports with traces of widespread confusion and misinformation.
Later that same day, a post by Jeneba Blog on Facebook claimed that Victor was still alive. The blog stated that when his body arrived at Columbia Davies Funeral Home, it was discovered that he was breathing. The post read: “Onie nor die 8. What God can not do, doesn’t exist oh.”
This claim quickly went viral, with many fans and followers sharing the information and expressing hope that the ex-Housemate had indeed survived. Another blog, Born 2 Blog also joined the speculation, further amplifying the rumors by suggesting that Victor’s death had been misreported.
These conflicting reports created massive confusion on social media. Many fans of the late TV star and members of the public were left unsure of the truth. While some clung to hope, others demanded clarity. DUBAWA, therefore, decided to investigate this as part of efforts to maintain truth in public discourse
Verification
DUBAWA contacted Victor Onie Williams’ family to clarify the situation.
Victor’s elder brother, James Ade Williams, confirmed to DUBAWA that his brother passed away at Rokupa Government Hospital after a sudden attack. According to James, Victor was declared dead by medical personnel, and the family arranged for his body to be taken to Columbia Davies Funeral Home for preservation.
James strongly denied the rumours circulating online that Victor was still alive, describing them as hurtful and misleading. “Victor is gone, and these false claims are adding to the pain of our loss,” he stated.
Victor’s cousin, Frederick Buckarie, also spoke to DUBAWA and corroborated James’ account. Frederick explained that the family has been grieving and was shocked to see social media flooded with unverified claims about Victor being alive. He urged the public to respect the family’s loss and refrain from spreading false information.
Conclusion
Victor Onie Williams, a beloved ex-Housemate and public figure, tragically passed away on December 5, 2024, following a medical emergency. While his family has confirmed his death, misinformation circulated by blogs like Jeneba Blog and Born 2 Blog persists.
