A Nigerian man has spoken out following the death of Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, recounting their time in secondary school.
Notably, the actor’s passing on Monday, May 11, 2025, at age 40 left netizens in shock, with fans expressing grief and disbelief online.

Alexx Ekubo Passes Away
According to a statement from his family, the actor passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos after a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Meanwhile, his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
Man Breaks Silence
In a post on his X handle @bigbam2709, the man described Alexx Ekubo as a cool individual revealing he was his senior at Federal Government College, Daura, Katsina State.
”Funny enough Alex Ikenna Ekubo was our senior in Federal Government College Daura. He was really a cool guy all along. Rest in peace senior“, The tweet reads.
Williams Uchemba Speaks On Alexx Ekubo’s Marital Status
In a recent development, Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba has spilled details about Alexx Ekubo’s marital status.
In a recent interview, the actor disclosed that his friend tied the knot prior to his passing.
However, when the interviewer pressed for more details about Alexx Ekubo’s marital status, the actor emphasized that the deceased’s family was best placed to clarify.
”If anything would come out on that, it would be his family. I will respect his will and the fact that he wanted it that way”, He stated.
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