Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has been laid to rest amid tears in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
The actor died on May 11, 2026, at 40 after battling with kidney cancer.
The funeral started on Wednesday in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, for a wake-keep ceremony.
The funeral service was held on Thursday at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, before the final internment at his family compound.
Various colleagues and friends of the late actor paid tributes before he was finally laid to rest.
Alexx Ekubo has appeared in several Nollywood movies and was a philanthropist before his death.
Alex Ekubo was a Nigerian actor, known for acting in Nollywood. Ekubo was the first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest and later starred in Weekend Getaway.
In 2020 he was recognised among the “Most Influential People of African Descent” under 40 for his contributions to entertainment and social development in Africa
Ekubo was known for his fashion style and appeared on several best-dressed lists across Africa. He maintained a private lifestyle and used his platform to advocate for social causes and youth empowerment.
Ekubo died from kidney cancer in Lagos on 11 May 2026, at the age of 40, following a prolonged illness
Source: Daily Post
