Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after battling cancer privately. Reports indicate that he died in a Lagos hospital on Monday night.
The Nigerian actor gained fame through several Nollywood productions and entertainment projects. Fans across Africa knew him for his charisma, acting talent, and humanitarian work.
Several Nollywood actors and filmmakers mourned his death through emotional social media messages. Funke Akindele described the news as heartbreaking.
Funke recalled trying to contact Ekubo before his death without success. She said she would always remember the good moments they shared together.
The two actors appeared together in the comedy film Omo Ghetto: The Saga. The movie became one of Nollywood’s biggest commercial successes.
Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe also mourned the late star publicly after the announcement. He described Ekubo as a rare soul within the Nigerian film industry.
Career That Shaped Nollywood
Ekubo became widely known after starring in Weekend Getaway. He also appeared in Johnny music video by Yemi Alade in 2013.
The actor started his acting journey in the production Sinners in the House. His popularity later grew rapidly within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Ekubo studied law at the University of Calabar before entering entertainment fully. He also gained national attention after competing in the Mr Nigeria contest in 2010.
Throughout his career, he won several entertainment awards and recognition honours. He earned praise for both acting excellence and humanitarian contributions.
Humanitarian Work and Recognition
The actor received recognition beyond the film industry because of his charity work. Nigeria’s First Lady honoured him in 2018 for supporting entertainment development.
In 2020, the United Nations recognised him among influential Africans under 40 years old. The recognition highlighted his contributions toward entertainment and social development.
Ekubo also received an honorary doctorate in arts and culture in 2021. He remained active in humanitarian programs during his entertainment career.
Fans and colleagues continue sharing tributes across social media platforms after his death announcement. Many described his passing as a huge loss for Nollywood and African entertainment.
Ekubo had remained inactive on social media since December 2024, raising health concerns earlier. His silence had triggered speculation among supporters before reports of his illness emerged.
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