Nollywood veteran Chiwetalu Agu has written a heartfelt tribute to late actor, Alex Ekubo.
In a video he posted on his Instagram page, he expressed sadness at the actor’s colleague, noting how he poured so much passion, sacrifice and heart into his craft.
He noted how Alex was young, talented and full of promise, and it hurt to see his light go out so soon. Telling him to rest in peace, Chiwetalu said the stage and screen haven’t just lost an actor but a storyteller who still has many roles left to bring to life.
“Rest in peace, Alex Ekubo. I am deeply saddened by y your passing. As a fellow actor, who has walked this part for many years, I know how much passion, sacrifice and heart you poured into your craft. You were young, talented and full of promise, and it hurts to see a light like yours go out so soon. The stage and screen haven’t just lost an actor but a storyteller who still has many roles left to bring to life. Your presence, energy, and dedication will not be forgotten”.
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.
On Thursday, June 18th, the actor was finally laid to rest amidst tears.
Sometimes back, Chiwetalu Agu shut down rumours of his death with a video of himself living his best life – eating chicken and drinking wine. The veteran stated that he will live life until God calls him home, which isn’t happening anytime soon. He stated that till then, he will enjoy and let the fake bloggers cry.
Recall that in August, last year, the veteran left many praying for him as he shared a clip of himself being cared for by his wife and son in the hospital. The actor expressed gratitude to a prophet for ensuring he receives quality medical and spiritual care.
In 2024, netizens reacted to a rare video of Chiwetalu and his family taking a troll. In a short clip captured online, the veteran, his wife, and son had gone out for a stroll. Chiwetalu revealed that they were walking after staying home amid a lack of amenities. He said that they decided to take a stroll to keep their feet, exercise their body, get fresh air, and not allow the situation in the country to weigh them.
While sharing a rare throwback photo of him doing his youthful days, Chiwetalu declared himself the most handsome man in Africa. He stated that there is no argument for his declaration.
