- Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan has fiercely rebuked media personality Daddy Freeze for publicly criticizing the service of songs held in honor of the late actor Alex Ekubo, calling the media personality’s actions an inappropriate attempt to center himself.
- Rejecting claims by Daddy Freeze that gospel artist Mercy Chinwo turned the solemn event into an aggressive concert, Duncan clarified that the late movie star loved intense worship sessions, making the celebratory musical tribute exactly what Ekubo would have wanted.
- The film star further criticized the media host for showing up in full black attire despite a strictly communicated all-white dress code, accusing him of entering the venue with the premeditated intent to rush back online and gather digital traffic.
A sharp exchange has unfolded between prominent actor Mofe Duncan and media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, following the recent service of songs and night of tributes organized for the late Nollywood star, Alex Ekubo.
Eko Hot Blog reports that following the event, Daddy Freeze took to his digital platforms to criticize the ceremony, taking specific aim at gospel heavyweight Mercy Chinwo and referencing artist Nathaniel Bassey for allegedly altering the spiritual atmosphere of the tribute into a loud gospel concert rather than a traditional, solemn service.
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Responding via a comprehensive statement on his Instagram page, Mofe Duncan expressed deep disappointment, stating that while he usually avoids public media drama, Daddy Freeze’s commentary was a grave misstep.
Duncan addressed the media host’s arguments by emphasizing that the evening was distinctly packaged as a celebration of life and a service of songs, not a standard burial mass.
Correcting assumptions made about the musical selections, the actor revealed that classical hymns were rendered multiple times throughout the night, recalling how he personally wept during a moving rendition of Blessed Assurance, proving that traditional reverence was preserved.
Duncan also called out Daddy Freeze for walking out of the ceremony early and publicly stating that he left in anger.
The actor argued that if the media personality had been paying genuine attention to the event rather than looking for content to report online, he would have heard Ekubo’s inner circle reiterate that the late actor explicitly loved vibrant praise and worship.
Duncan also criticized Daddy Freeze’s wardrobe choice for the evening, pointing out that he failed to adhere to the strictly designated all-white dress code by showing up entirely in black, suggesting he fundamentally misunderstood the spirit of the gathering.
Closing his direct pushback, the Nollywood actor stated that his intervention was meant to clarify why the online complaints were out of line.
Duncan criticized the media host for attempting to stain Ekubo’s immortalization with online complaints driven by personal preferences, concluding with a stern wish that people do not walk out on Daddy Freeze’s own night of tributes in the future.
As fans and colleagues within the creative sector continue to review the statements, Duncan’s defense of his deceased colleague’s memory has drawn significant attention across digital platforms.
