The entertainment industry remains in shock following the death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo at age 40.
Among the most emotional tributes is one from Grace Makun (Fab Jewels), the wife of fashion designer Yomi Casual who is one of the late actor’s closest friends.
In a raw and heartfelt Instagram post, fighting back tears, she wrote: “We are not okay, your wife is not okay. I can’t explain this. No it’s not ok. I wish we didn’t listen to you and broke down that wall of privacy you had built… Your guys are not ok o. Your parents, siblings, wife, your gang, colleagues, fans ahhhhh.”
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The revelation that Ekubo was secretly married came as a surprise to many fans, who had long believed he was single after his widely publicised breakup with ex-fiancée Fancy Acholonu.
Details about his wife remain private, but Makun’s tribute confirms she is among those deeply grieving the loss.
Makun’s emotional outburst highlights the close-knit bond within Ekubo’s inner circle and the heavy toll his passing has taken. Her words reflect regret over respecting the actor’s desire for privacy even as he battled cancer.
The post has sparked widespread reactions online, with many expressing shock at the secret marriage while sending condolences to his wife, family, and friends.
Alexx Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
