Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has revealed an unknown truth about the death of his colleague, Alex Ekubo.
Kemi Filani reported on Tuesday that the light-skinned actor had passed away on Monday, May 11th, after a battle with Cancer and was 40 years old.
It seems like the light-skinned actor knew he was about to die, as Godwin claimed that he had prepared his will. The actor said he is still struggling to find the words as his death has broken him.
He noted that Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and he is at a loss for words because it wasn’t the plan. He added that Alex’s death is a heartbreak he can’t quite describe.
“I’m struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me.
Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I’m at a loss for words because this wasn’t the plan.
Alex Ekubo, to think you already prepared your will. It’s a heartbreak I can’t quite describe. Rest well, my friend.
Goodnight Alex. Cancer, you did this one”.
Reacting to the news, Do2dtun, said he spoke to the late actor on May 27th last year, and it was clear that he was away from the space. Do2dtun said they spoke on video for 33 minutes because he wanted to be sure the actor was fine. The OAP said Alex told him he wanted to take a break from everything, and he was well, bubbly and happy.
Funke Akindele said she tried to reach out to him one more time but believed the actor knew the best. She prayed for his soul to rest in peace and promised to cherish and remember the good times they shared.
Last year, netizens expressed concern about Alex’s absence on social media. The light-skinned actor hasn’t been active on Instagram since 2024.
Speaking up for him, Oma Nnadi had addressed those sending her messages about him. Oma told them to stop looking for Alex as he is healthy, well and fine. She noted how everyone must not be on social media.
The talented actor was later spotted in a video with some kids.
In 2023, during the wake of talented Nigerian singer Mohbad’s death, Alex shared a deep message about the irony of life. He noted how people cry for the dead yet keep malice with the living. He pointed out how we envy the successful and avoid the broke (poor) ones.
Also, during Junior Pope’s death, Ekubo wrote a heartfelt note, praying that we be surrounded by people with wisdom and human sympathy in our helpless moments and not those who are more interested in creating content out of one’s situation.
