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Rotimi Salami: I'd accept a child despite a negative DNA result

Actor Rotimi Salami has expressed an unconventional stance on paternity scams, stating that he would accept and raise a child even if DNA tests prove he’s not the biological father.

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March 13, 2026·1 min read

Actor Rotimi Salami has expressed an unconventional stance on paternity scams, stating that he would accept and raise a child even if DNA tests prove he's not the biological father.

"If DNA says a child is not mine and I already see the child as mine, I will accept the child," Salami said during an interview on BBC Yoruba.

Read Also: Rotimi Salami laments low cinema turnout of ‘Kilanko’ movie

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However, the actor admitted uncertainty about his reaction towards his wife if such a situation arose.

Salami recently spoke about the sudden death of colleague Allwell Ademola, attributing it to the appointed time of her life.

He noted that cardiac arrest can affect anyone, regardless of health habits, and highlighted Ademola's efforts to manage her asthma condition.

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