Anwuli Amakom, the wife of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, has written an emotional tribute to him.
The tribute, which is making rounds online, appeared in the actor’s funeral programme pamphlet.
In the tribute, Anwuli described him as “Dada”, recalling the special names he lovingly called her, including “Pookstar”, “Asa Ikuku”, and “Nwa”.
She said those names have become more than simple nicknames, serving as a safe space and a reminder of the love they shared.
While reflecting on their years together, she described Alex as her favourite person and someone whose presence made life brighter. She revealed that Alex always expressed his love for her through handwritten notes, scattered around their home.
Anwuli said that despite his death, she still finds herself reaching for him, only to be reminded that he is no longer physically present. She described their marriage as a journey rooted in faith, as they prayed together, trusted God’s promises together and navigated life’s uncertainties side by side.
She recalled how he stood by her after the death of her mother. According to her, it was the most painful experience she had ever faced, and during that period, her late husband became her source of strength.
Read her emotional tribute below,
The Eze of Arochukwu had hinted that the late actor and his wife are expecting. He made this, known as the convoy carrying the actor’s body, made a stop at his palace, where he said a prayer over the casket.
While praying, he asked God to ensure that Alex’s lineage doesn’t end. He further claimed that they received news that Alex’s wife was pregnant, and he prayed that the child would achieve greater exploits than his popular father.
Refreshing your memory, news broke out last month that the light-skinned actor had passed away on Monday, May 11th, after a battle with Cancer and was 40 years old.
In a 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.
At his Service of Songs, Pastor Ighodalo had prayed for the actor’s wife, and also praised her strength. Using himself as a case study, he reflected on his grief, saying he understands how deeply it is to lose a spouse. He noted how he lost his wife six years ago and has been dealing with it.
His wife’s sister, while paying tribute to Alex, revealed that the family was very particular about the man their sister ended up with, as she is a special breed. She said she knew he was the one when he came forth for her sister’s hand in marriage.
