- Popular Nollywood actor and model Alexx Ekubo has been officially laid to rest in his hometown of Ujari, located in the Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, following an emotional funeral service.
- Top entertainment heavyweights, including Ini Edo, Omoni Oboli, and Obi Cubana, stormed the ancient town of Arochukwu to pay their final respects to the multi-award-winning movie icon.
- The Abia State Government and close colleagues described the sudden passing of the 40-year-old actor as a staggering blow to the global projection of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
The ancient town of Arochukwu became a scene of intense grief and deep reflection on Thursday as the remains of the beloved Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, were committed to mother earth.
Eko Hot Blog reports the emotional interment took place in his family compound in Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, marking the conclusion of a series of funeral rites designed to celebrate a life heavily dedicated to the creative arts.
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Tears flowed freely as a massive crowd of family members, community leaders, close friends, and top stakeholders from the Nigerian movie industry gathered under a somber atmosphere to say their final goodbyes to the screen idol.
Representing the Abia State Government at the event, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, delivered an emotional address on behalf of Governor Alex Otti.
The Governor described Alexx Ekubo’s untimely demise as a monumental loss that reverberates far beyond the borders of Abia State, touching millions of film enthusiasts globally.
Otti stressed that the deceased was not just a regular entertainer but a brilliant cultural ambassador who consistently utilized his massive professional platform to polish and project the image of Nigeria to the international community.
He added that the entire state shares in the immense grief of the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family during this dark hour.
The funeral service, which held at the Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, featured an impactful sermon by Pastor Eno Eze, the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Umuahia.
The cleric admonished the grieving congregation to reflect deeply on the brevity of human life, urging everyone to dedicate their time to building enduring legacies that outlive their physical existence.
Eze pointed out that the true metric of a successful life is never determined by its duration, but by the tangible impact made on the lives of others, challenging the audience to pursue purpose-driven lives rooted in service and positive societal values.
Colleagues from the entertainment sector struggled to contain their emotions while recounting their memorable moments with the late movie star.
Veteran actress Joyce Kanu expressed profound shock over the incident, describing Ekubo as an exceptionally warm brother whose permanent smile and vibrant spirit always lit up movie sets across the country.
Similarly, popular actor Stan Nze defined the tragic passing as a stark wake-up call for everyone in the industry, reflecting on how energetic, humble, and full of life the late actor was before his sudden health battle.
Nollywood practitioner Oluchi Chiana, widely known as Stainless, also stepped forward to praise Ekubo’s incredible humility, highlighting his historical willingness to support and mentor younger actors trying to find their footing in the highly competitive movie landscape.
The high-profile funeral drew an array of notable personalities from various walks of life, highlighting the broad social network the actor maintained.
Among those spotted at the burial were screen divas Ini Edo and Omoni Oboli, night-life entrepreneur Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, social media influencer Pretty Mike, and former National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa.
The heavy attendance by these prominent figures further testified to the profound respect and admiration Alexx Ekubo commanded throughout his decade-long career before his painful passing on May 11, 2026, following a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
