Nollywood supporters pay tribute to deceased star Alex Ekubo

Social media platforms have been inundated with an outpouring of grief from fans and followers of the late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, who have described his passing as a shocking and heartbreaking incident. The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning since Tuesday, when news of the actor's demise first surfaced online.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alex Ekubo's death has sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans from Nigeria and beyond paying tribute to the late actor and offering condolence messages. A fan, @Mr. Rekindled of AFC, expressed his disbelief, asking if the news was some kind of late April Fool joke.

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@perpetua Ebubech wrote a heartfelt message, saying "Rest well Alex I am done pressurising myself and being ungrateful, being alive is enough, Aaaaaah Alex". @Amed Oshiorenua commented that the news of Alex Ekubo's passing "hurts me ooo".

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@sheismirah_bakr reflected on the transience of life, noting that "every soul shall taste death, may we leave behind kindness, love, and good memories, may we be celebrated while we are alive, not only mourned when we are gone". @oheneba_nanayere_joyce also expressed her sadness, saying "Ooo my God, have mercy on us".

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@SAMPSOLO on X shared his thoughts on the fleeting nature of life, saying "sometimes when I hear such news I just sit down and think about life, everything we’re struggling for can just end in one moment, it’s really scary". @nyarkowai23 paid tribute to the late actor, saying "Aww fine boy, may his soul rest in peace".

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Other fans, including @_emefaaa and @ceeyahs_xclusivcollection, also expressed their sadness and offered words of condolence, with @_emefaaa saying "this is really sad, may his soul rest in peace" and @ceeyahs_xclusivcollection commenting that "social media makes a lot of us look like we are living happily when we are actually fighting our battles".

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@DOG3tt questioned the high mortality rate in Nollywood, asking "what’s wrong with Nollywood, why is everyone dying young?" @bbelleamieeee shared her favorite memory of the late actor, saying "I loved him in Keeping My Man with Ramsey and Ini, sad news, rest easy Alex".

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Alex Ekubo's passing has also attracted tributes from his colleagues and other celebrities, who have described him as a talented actor and a kind-hearted friend. Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo wrote a heartfelt tribute, saying "life is not only fickle, it can also feel unreal".

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Richard Mofe-Damijo's tribute continued, "even as I type this, I still struggle to fully process it, and it deeply saddens me to hear this news, rest in peace to a truly great soul, you came, you saw, and you conquered".

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Actor Bolanle Ninalowo also paid his respects, saying "rest on, Alex, may God heal your family and us all". Singer Peter Okoye simply posted "RIP" in tribute to the late actor.

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Actor Chinedu Ikedieze expressed his shock, saying "Jesus, how?" Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore described the late actor as a "rare talent" in a post on his X page.

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Omoyele Sowore's tribute continued, "my profound condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo, who I understand passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer".

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Omoyele Sowore also shared a personal anecdote, saying "I never met him personally, but I still cannot forget a movie of his I watched on an Emirates flight from New York to Dubai en route to Nairobi, he was a rare talent whose presence lit up the screen effortlessly".

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Alex Ekubo was born on April 10, 1986, and was widely regarded as one of Nollywood's most versatile actors, known for his performances in several hit films and television productions. His prolonged absence from the public had raised concerns among fans and colleagues, as he stayed away from social media and public events for a long time.

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Alex Ekubo's last post on Instagram was made in December 2024, shortly after reports emerged that his engagement to US-based model Fancy Acholonu had been called off. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that his death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike.