- Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie has revealed that she set fire to the clothing she wore to the final interment of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo, citing strict spiritual directives given to her by her godmother.
- Taking to her social media, Okorie explained that she shared the video of the burning garment as a protective public service warning to family and friends, advising them against keeping funeral attire within their living spaces.
- The public declaration triggered immediate criticism across online spaces, with netizens calling out the actress for hypocrisy after noting she retained the expensive wigs, jewelry, sunglasses, and footwear used at the same venue.
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has found herself at the center of an intense social media debate after recording and sharing a video of herself setting fire to the outfit she wore to the burial of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the actor, who passed away in May after a brief battle with metastatic kidney cancer, was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, in an emotional ceremony attended by family, friends, and top industry practitioners.
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Following her return from the funeral, Okorie took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to post footage of the fabric being consumed by flames.
Accompanying the video, she explained that her actions were guided by protective ancestral and spiritual advice.
According to the actress, her godmother explicitly instructed her that keeping garments worn to a burial ground brings negative energy and that such clothes must be entirely destroyed.
She stated that she felt a moral obligation to pass the knowledge along to her inner circle and followers so they could protect themselves in similar situations, anchoring her message with prayers for divine protection and longevity.
However, the broadcast instantly migrated to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, drawing heavy criticism from observers who accused the actress of insensitivity and clout-chasing during a delicate period of mourning.
Netizens quickly pointed out glaring logical inconsistencies in the ritual, mockingly questioning why the spiritual cleansing was restricted only to the main clothing.
Many commentators remarked that while the dress was burned, Okorie comfortably preserved the expensive wig, designer sunglasses, shoes, handbag, and jewelry she displayed at the burial ground, labeling the exercise as “selective superstition.”
Beyond the logistical criticisms, cross-platform users argued that bringing such cultural rituals to social media displayed a lack of emotional intelligence toward the grieving family.
Critics asserted that the late actor’s well-known preference for personal privacy during his health struggles stood in sharp contrast to the highly public, attention-seeking behavior exhibited by his colleagues post-mortem.
While a minor segment of the audience defended Okorie, noting that discarding or burning funeral items is a recognized practice in certain traditional African and spiritual settings, the consensus remained heavily critical of her decision to televise the act for public engagement.
