Nollywood star Alex Ekubo dies at 40
Alex Ekubo died on Tuesday, confirmed by his colleagues Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe. Alex Ekubo was 40.
Funke Akindele wrote on her Instagram story, "Hmmmmmm. Rest in peace, Alex. I tried to reach out to see you one more time, but I guess you knew best. May your kind soul rest in peace, Alex. 'Ore mi like you fondly called me, I will always remember and cherish the good times we shared together. Rest in Peace, Alex." Bolanle Ninalowo wrote on his page, "Rest on, Alex. May God heal your family and us all." Godwin Nnadiekwe shared, "I'm struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me. Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I'm lost for words because this wasn't the plan, Alex Ekubo. To think you already prepared your Will - It's heartbroken, I can't quite describe. Rest well, my friend." Fans expressed concerns for Ekubo following his first public appearance after months of social media silence. He had been absent from Instagram since December 30, 2024. A video posted by user @AsakyGRN on X showed Ekubo interacting with a group of children, appearing noticeably slimmer and subdued.
Before his demise, the actor dismissed marriage in favour of his quest to earn more money in the film industry. In January 2023, his then-lover, Fancy Acholonu, revealed that she dated the late actor for five years without them having any intimacy. Acholonu called off her wedding to Ekubo in December 2021, after apologising to the film star a year later for
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Nollywood is in mourning following the reported death of actor Alex Ekubo at the age of 40 - leaving fans and colleagues reeling. The circumstances surrounding his passing have prompted heartfelt tributes and reignited discussions about his recent public appearances.
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