Late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
Ahead of the burial, a funeral service was held at the Mary Slessor School Field in Amannagwu Village, where family members, friends, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects.
Viral videos from the funeral service captured emotional moments as the actor’s casket arrived at the venue, drawing tears from some mourners.
Among those in attendance were IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, AY Makun, Ini Edo, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Ademoye, and businessman, Obi Cubana.
Following the service, Ekubo was buried at his family home in Ujari Village, Arochukwu.
The funeral rites began on June 10 with a service of songs in Lagos, where colleagues and loved ones paid tribute to the late actor.
A wake-keep was later held at his family’s residence on June 17 ahead of the burial.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40. His family said he died from complications related to metastatic kidney cancer.
Known for his roles in several Nollywood films and television productions, Ekubo remained one of the industry’s most recognizable faces.
Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, friends, and fans celebrating his life and legacy.
In one of the numerous tributes, actor Uzor Arukwe said the death of his colleague Alexx Ekubo humbled him and reminded him of certain truths.
“Listening to the stories from those who knew him better, I found myself humbled. It reminded me that at the end of it all, people won’t only remember our talent or our achievements. They will remember our kindness. They will remember how we treated people. They will remember our spirit,” he said.
He stated this while paying tribute to Ekubo in a lengthy Instagram post, where he also said he had been quiet because he did not know what to say.
He noted that some losses do not meet you online first; they sit with you quietly, making you hope there has been a mistake.
Arukwe recalled meeting Ekubo on Dabby Chimere set.
He described Ekubo as warm, accommodating, and every bit the gentleman people have said he was.
The actor said listening to stories from those who knew Ekubo better humbled him.
According to him, it reminded him that people are remembered not only for talent or achievements but also for kindness, how they treated others, and their spirit.
He explained that silence was his first response because grief also comes with silence.
Arukwe wrote: “I’ve been quiet. And I know some people wondered why I didn’t post, why I didn’t say anything, why there were no pictures, no captions, no public display of grief.
“The truth is, I didn’t know what to say. Some losses don’t meet you online first; they sit with you quietly. They make you shake your head and say, “Mba… not this person. Not Alex.” You replay the memories and hope someone will call to say there has been a mistake.
“I met Alex Ikenna Ekubo on Dabby Chimere’s set. From day one, he was warm, accommodating, and every bit the gentleman people have described him to be. No noise. No airs. Just a genuinely good man.
“So silence was my first response to the news of your death because grief comes with silence too. Not every goodbye needs a post. Some are carried in prayer. Some are carried in memories. Some are carried in the heart.
“Alex… Ikuku. Daalụ. For your warmth. For your grace. For the example you left behind. Nọdụ n’udo. We’ll hold the fort on this side until we meet again. Journey well, ezigbo nwoke”.
