Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has expressed grief over the reported passing and burial of his colleague Alexx Ekubo, sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media.
The respected screen icon reposted an old photo of himself with Alexx alongside a brief emotional message that read, “Goodnight son, Ikuku nwa m.” He also shared a video clip from the burial proceedings said to have taken place in the actor’s hometown in Arochukwu, Abia State.
In a further show of respect, Pete Edochie updated his Instagram profile picture, replacing it with an image of Alexx Ekubo as a mark of honour.
Meanwhile, fellow veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu also paid tribute, expressing sadness over the development and describing Alexx as a talented storyteller whose influence in the film industry would be remembered for years.
He noted that the industry had not only lost a performer but also a creative voice whose contributions left a lasting impact.
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Read some comments below:
@Ude Nwakaego Agatha:”Chai no doubt he’s truly loved by many.”
@Josephine Momodu:”Pete is a real man so he feels the pain of loosing his son not like Yul who has turn himself to social media comedian
@Vivian Offor:”Our legend Pete Edochie. Is well Sir and may Alex Ikuku soul RIP.”
@Franca Chima:”Chai His death the whole nollywood industry It well We came to this world with nothing and go back with nothing May his soul finds peace in the bottom of the lord.”
@Oluwakemi Evelyn Ademola:”Great man paying respect to a great son.”
@Oluchi Tochi:”Alex May your soul find rest in God, u fought hard to survive but death took u away chai this life.”
@Jennifer Samuel:”Aside from me who else doubt yul being d son of chief peter edochie due to his behavior?”
@Madu Ebere:”Sir Pete Edochie is the one who has the name not yul cryin saying that they are using his name to make money on Facebook does he have a name if not for the father who knows him Yul the homeless boy.”
