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Alexx Ekubo has been laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, drawing an outpouring of grief from across Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The popular Nollywood actor died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40, after a private battle with metastatic kidney cancer.
Alexx Ekubo’s burial in Arochukwu
The actor was buried on June 18, 2026, at his family compound, following a funeral service held at the Mary Slessor School Field in Amanagwu Village. Mourners gathered to pay their final respects as his remains were lowered into the grave, in scenes that many described as deeply emotional.
His widow, Anwuli Amakom, attended the graveside ceremony, poured sand into the grave and bid her husband a private farewell. The couple had reportedly married away from the public eye, and her presence at the service drew sympathetic reactions from fans who had only recently learned of the union.
Tributes pour in from Nollywood
Several leading figures from the Nigerian film industry joined the mourning. Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu shared an emotional message, saying he was deeply saddened by the loss, while Pete Edochie publicly honoured the late star, describing him as a son. Colleagues including Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Omoni Oboli and Funnybone were also reported among those present at the burial.
Across social media, fans recalled Ekubo’s warmth, humour and the easy charm that made him a familiar face on Nigerian screens. Many shared old photographs and clips, remembering the roles that built his reputation over more than a decade in the business.
Who was Alexx Ekubo?
Born in 1986, Alexx Ekubo rose to prominence in Nollywood through a string of film and television roles and gained wider attention after a strong showing in a national talent competition early in his career. He went on to become one of the more recognisable leading men of his generation, known as much for his style and public persona as for his on-screen work.
Beyond acting, he built a large following online, where he often shared lifestyle content and engaged warmly with fans. That visibility made the news of his illness and death all the more startling to a public that had not been aware of how serious his condition had become.
A private battle made public
According to accounts shared after his passing, Ekubo had kept his health struggle largely out of the spotlight, continuing to maintain a public presence even as his illness advanced. Kidney cancer, particularly when it spreads, can be difficult to treat, and his family chose to grieve much of the journey privately before announcing his death.
The decision to hold the funeral in Arochukwu reflected the actor’s roots in the South-East, and the large turnout underscored how widely he was admired both at home and within the entertainment community.
Why his death resonated
Ekubo’s passing has prompted renewed conversations among Nigerians about health awareness, regular medical checks and the quiet pressures public figures often carry. For many fans, the loss of a star who appeared vibrant and full of life was a sobering reminder of how suddenly such illnesses can take a turn.
As the tributes continue, colleagues say his memory will live on through the body of work he leaves behind and the goodwill he built over the years. Viorah TV extends its condolences to his family, friends and fans.
