Nigerian human rights activist and politician Omoleye Sowore has reacted to the demise of actor 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 41 years old.
On his Twitter page, he said that, though she never met the actor personally, he can’t forget a movie of his he watched on an Emirates flight from New York to Dubai. He described the late actor as a rare talent whose presence lit up the screen effortlessly.
Sending a condolence message to his family, he prayed for his soul.
“My profound condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Nollywood star @AlexxEkubo, who I understand passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. I never met him in person, but I still cannot forget a movie of his I watched on an Emirates flight from New York to Dubai, en route to Nairobi. He was a rare talent whose presence lit up the screen effortlessly. May he rest in power!
Also, reacting to the news, 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.
