Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has passed away. The popular actor died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos from kidney failure linked to cancer. He was 40 years old.………
Ekubo had been off social media since December 2024. An old video of him has now gone viral. In it, he looks emotional and reflective, almost as if he sensed something bad was coming. Fans say he posted it before his health got much worse. Many are calling it his “last message” that feels like a farewell.
The light-skinned actor, known for romantic comedies like The Bling Lagosians and Weekend Getaway, had not appeared publicly for a long time. Earlier rumours about his health were denied by friends who said he was fine and just taking a break from toxic social media.
But today, the sad news broke. Tributes are pouring in from colleagues and fans across Nigeria.
On social media, reactions are very emotional. One user wrote: “Alex Ekubo posted this video before his sickness got worse, almost like he knew. This is really sad .” Another said, “He looked so peaceful blessing his sister at her wedding in December, who knew it was goodbye?” Many are praying for his soul and asking God to comfort his family.
