The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to grieve the loss of beloved actor and model Alexx Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, who passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 40.
Today, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, family, friends, colleagues, and admirers gathered at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, for a Service of Songs to celebrate Ekubo’s life and legacy as a husband, son, brother, and friend.
The ever-lively actor died at Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer after a brief but courageous battle.
News of his death first broke on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, sending shockwaves across social media and Nollywood circles. Many fans and colleagues expressed disbelief, as the actor had maintained a relatively private struggle with his health.
Nollywood industry came together to pay their last respect to the late actor Alexx Ekubo
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By Wednesday, May 13, his family released an official statement on his verified Instagram account confirming the sad news and requesting privacy during their time of mourning.
Attendees dressed in white, reflecting themes of purity, peace, and transition. In attendance are Segun Arinze, Ini Edo, Chike, Funke Akindele, Blessing Sunday, Toke Makinwa, Ebuke Obi-Uchendu, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, amongst many others, who have all come together to say their final goodbyes to the late actor.
Alexx, born April 10, 1986, in Arochukwu, Abia State, built a remarkable career entertaining audiences with charisma and versatility.
Further funeral rites, including wake-keeping and burial, are scheduled for June 17–18 in his hometown.