Well-liked Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has handed away. He was 40 years previous.
His loss of life was confirmed on Tuesday by his colleagues Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninarowo and Godwin Nadiekwe, who claimed to be his allies.
“Relaxation in Peace, Alex. I attempted to contact you to see you once more, however I believe you knew finest. Could your type soul relaxation in peace, Alex. ‘As you affectionately known as me, I’ll at all times bear in mind and cherish the nice occasions we had collectively. Relaxation in Peace, Alex,'” Akindele wrote on his Instagram Story.
In the meantime, Ninalowo, who’s presently in the US, additionally paid tribute on her web page: “Relaxation in peace, Alex. Could God heal your loved ones and all of us.”
In the meantime, Nnadiekwe mentioned: “I am struggling to seek out the phrases. This information actually breaks my coronary heart. Nollywood has misplaced a uncommon soul. I am confused as this was not a plan, Alex Ekubo. To assume I already had a will in place – it breaks my coronary heart and I can not categorical it in phrases. Relaxation in peace, my good friend.”
On the time of submitting this report, his household has not launched an announcement concerning his loss of life.
It might be recalled that followers on social media not too long ago expressed concern about dimples, who made his first public look after months of social media silence.
The sunshine-skinned film star has not been seen on Instagram since December 30, 2024, sparking hypothesis about his well-being.
Nevertheless, a current video posted on-line has put him again within the highlight, but in addition raised extra questions.
Within the viral video, Dimples could be seen interacting with a gaggle of youngsters, trying noticeably slimmer and calmer.
The video, posted on X (previously Twitter) by person @AsakyGRN, was captioned: “First time recognizing Alex Ekubo since he disappeared from social media.”
The footage sparked a wave of emotional reactions from followers, a lot of whom famous the main change in his look and questioned his well being.
Earlier than his loss of life, the actor denied marriage with a purpose to earn more cash within the movie trade.
In January 2023, his then-girlfriend Fancy Achoronu revealed in an interview that she had been courting the late actor for 5 years with none intimate relationship.
The US-based mannequin additionally known as off her marriage ceremony to dimples in December 2021, after a 12 months later she apologized to him for calling off their marriage ceremony.
Achoronu acknowledged his love for the actor, writing, “Similar to our shirts say, ‘Aside does not imply something,’ @alexexekubo you continue to have my coronary heart.”
“I miss you, I like you, and I’m really sorry for the harm and ache you and your loved ones have skilled in our separation.”
She mentioned her actions have been erratic and he or she realized she might have managed her feelings and never overreacted a lot.
Nevertheless, in a put up on her Instagram web page, Ekubo hinted that she is conscious that some persons are questioning why she just isn’t married but.
The film star mentioned he was extra all in favour of getting cash. He known as on individuals to not fear about their marital standing.
