Ace Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, who is otherwise simply known as AY, has stated that everyone must adjust to life without the late movie actor, Alexx Ekubo, after he was laid to rest.
In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, he noted how life has gone on since Alex Ekubo’s burial. He pointed out how, after his burial, many rushed to catch flights, hurried back to work, markets opened, children went to school, wedding plans were made, and phones kept ringing.
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AY said the painful reminder is that life never pauses for anyone. He explained that no matter how loved, famous, or wealthy one is, the world keeps moving when they leave.
The comedian said the greatest lesson is not how long we live, but how well we love.
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He shared, “On Thursday, we laid Alex to rest. As the dust settled on his grave, life quietly continued. Some people rushed to catch flights.Some hurried back to work. Markets opened. Children went to school. World Cup football matches were played. Traffic returned to the roads. Laughter echoed somewhere.
“Birthday cakes were cut. Wedding plans were made. Phones kept ringing.Bills still had to be paid. Dreams still demanded pursuit.
“The painful reminder is that life never pauses for anyone.”
The comedian added, “No matter how loved we are, how famous we become, how much wealth we gather, or how many hearts we touch, the world keeps moving when we are gone.
“Perhaps that is why the greatest lesson is not how long we live, but how well we live. To love deeply.To forgive quickly.”
In conclusion, he wrote, “To be kind and generous. To leave footprints that time cannot erase. Because one day, for each of us, life will continue without us, too.Until then, let us make every moment count.Rest in peace, Alex”.
On Thursday, June 18th, the actor was finally laid to rest amidst tears. The likes of IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo, KCee and E-Money, Cubana Chief Priest, Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi and his wife, Ayo Makun, Yomi Casual, Nancy Isime, Funny Bone, Pretty Mike, and a tone of others had attended the emotional event.