May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has written a tribute to the late actor Alex Ekubo.
Sharing a candlelight photo on Instagram, she said she can’t imagine the mix of intense emotions, often changing from day to day, knowing the inevitable and often saddest reality of life is knocking.
She told the late actor to journey well, stating that his impact will be forever felt.
“I can’t imagine the mix of intense emotions often changing from day to day, hour to hour, sec to sec knowing the inevitable and often saddest reality of life is knocking. Battling with fear, sadness/grief, anger, regret, anxiety, acceptance/peace, deep love and gratitude amidst others
As hard as it is to say, journey well to eternal rest, Alex! Your impact will forever be felt”.
Kemi Filani reported on Wednesday that the actor’s body had arrived at his father’s compound at Arochukwu, Abia State. A Wake-keep was held for him, with Ini Edo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, and many others in attendance.
On Thursday, June 18th, the actor was finally laid to rest amidst tears.
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 Wednesday, June 10th, a Service of Songs was held for the actor at the Monarch Event Centre, Lekki. As expected, many celebrities attended the event to honour the late actor.
The likes of Nancy Isime, IK Ogbonna, Yomi Casual, Ayo Makun, Ini Edo, Omoni Oboli, Ruth Kadiri, Kate Henshaw, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Mbong Amata, Stan Nze and his wife, Blessing Obasi, Nkechi Blessing, Bambam, Funny Bone, Uti Nwachukwu, Chigul and more were in attendance.
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.
