Nollywood actress Ini Edo has made a special announcement concerning late colleague, Alex Ekubo.
On her Instagram page, she announced that a link has been created for people to share their tributes to the late actor. According to her, this would mean so much to his family, as they would know that he was genuinely loved.
“Beloved friends and fans of our dear Alex Ekubo, we have created a link where you can leave a tribute for Alex. Tap on the link in His Bio and follow the instructions. We are grateful for all your love and prayers… This means so much to His family to know You genuinely loved him. God bless and keep us all”.
Kemi Filani reported two weeks ago that the light-skinned actor had passed away on Monday, May 11th, after a battle with Cancer and was 40 years old.
In heartbreaking statement, his family announced that the actor had passed away after a brief but courageous battle. According to the statement, he passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
His family, in an Instagram post, expressed gratitude for the beautiful, deeply impactful life the actor had lived. They appreciated the public for the outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support and strength shown to them during their painful period.
According to their announcement, a Service of Songs would be held for the actor on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026, with a white dress code. A wake-keep would follow on Wednesday, the 17th of June, and the actor would be laid to rest on Thursday, the 18th of June, in his hometown in Abia State. An Interment and Reception would follow after his burial.
Last year, netizens expressed concern about Alex’s absence on social media. The light-skinned actor hasn’t been active on Instagram since 2024.
Speaking up for him, Oma Nnadi had addressed those sending her messages about him. Oma told them to stop looking for Alex as he is healthy, well and fine. She noted how everyone must not be on social media.
The talented actor was later spotted in a video with some kids.
In 2023, during the wake of talented Nigerian singer Mohbad’s death, Alex shared a deep message about the irony of life. He noted how people cry for the dead yet keep malice with the living. He pointed out how we envy the successful and avoid the broke (poor) ones.
Also, during Junior Pope’s death, Ekubo wrote a heartfelt note, praying that we be surrounded by people with wisdom and human sympathy in our helpless moments and not those who are more interested in creating content out of one’s situation.
