Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed her grief over the passing of fellow actor and friend Alex Ekubo, sharing that she tried to reconnect with him before his untimely death.
Read more: Funke Akindele expresses grief over Alex Ekubo, saying she tried to reach outEkubo’s death was confirmed on Tuesday by several colleagues, including Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe.
In an emotional tribute posted on her Instagram story, Akindele wrote: I really tried to reach out to see you one more time, but 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, reacting from the United States, also paid tribute, writing, “Rest on, Alex. May God heal your family and us all.
As of the time of this report, Ekubo’s family had not yet released an official statement regarding his death.
Ekubo’s passing comes after months of concern from fans over his prolonged absence from social media and public life. He had not posted on Instagram since December 30, 2024, until a recent viral video surfaced online, showing him interacting with children. The video, in which he appeared noticeably slimmer, reignited public concern for his health.
The video, shared by X user @AsakyGRN, was captioned, Alex Ekubo spotted for the first time since disappearing from social media.
Prior to his death, Ekubo had addressed questions about marriage, stating that he was focused on building his career and financial stability. His former fiancée, Fancy Acholonu, had also revealed in a 2023 interview that they dated for five years without intimacy before their engagement ended in 2021.
Last year, actor Ikechukwu Ogbonna reassured fans about Ekubo’s wellbeing, explaining that he was in good health but had chosen to take a break from social media and public appearances to focus on personal projects and spend time with loved ones.
