Colleagues of late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer on Monday, May 11, have taken to the social media to mourn the demise of one of them, write heartfelt tributes.
Alex, known for his roles in romantic comedies and drama films, remains one of the prominent faces in the Nigerian film industry.
I just heard a terrible news!!😭😭😭😭
Father Lord plsssss🥹🙏🏽— Kate Amaka Henshaw (@HenshawKate) May 12, 2026
She later shared a touching memory of what he has done for her.
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Uche Mary Okoli wrote of her working relationship with Alex:
I worked with Alex Ekubo for the first time on A Sunday Affair (movie) in 2022, and then we worked on another set in Portharcourt 2025.
He still remembered me! Even though we hadn’t seen after A Sunday Affair in 2022.. he did not remember my name.. but he knew me!!💔💔
Jesus!…
— Uche is a girl (@UcheMaryOkoli) May 12, 2026
Chart busting actress Funke Akindele mourns Alex, she wrote a tribute about their relationship and how she was checking up on him while he was sick.
“I really tried to reach out, to see you one more time but guess you knew best. May your kind soul rest in peace Alex. Ore mi, like you fondly called me, I will always remember and cherish the good times we shared together. Rest in peace Alex.”
In another post, Funke wrote:
“It’s so hard, chai, going gthrough all the messages I sent. You kept telling me you are fine. I kept sending voice noted. Alex, chai. God knows best. I really wanted to see you!!! You said we will see soon. You ghosted me. Chai, rest well ore mi.”
And yet another post, Funke said:
“Your picture is up everywhere Alex. I’m so sad. Chai, hai! I will miss your kind heart. You really are a good friend. I really wanted to see you, hold your hands and pray with you. I felt something was wrong. Chai, you kept all to yourself, it’s ok, I understand, but I will miss you o. Ha!”
Read what Funke Akindele wrote about Alex Ekubo below:
BBNaija reality star-turned actor Pere while mourning Alex Ekubo shared screenshots from his last conversation with the late actor.
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More tributes flow on social media on the demise of Alex Ekubo
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Ikuku. Naa n’udo 🙏🏾💔
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) May 12, 2026
More about Alex Ekubo’s acting career
Alex Ekubo was the first runner-up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria contest.
Ekubo’s debut as an actor in in Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun’s Sinners in the house in 2003. He had featured in Afamefuna, A Sunday Affair, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, The Bling Lagosians, Zero Hour, The First Lady, Lagos Cougars, Weekend Getaway, among others.
He made name for himself in Nollywood and became a household name. He was best known for his roles in Nollywood romance and comedy movies.
In 2020, the United Nations named Alex as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 for his contributions to entertainment and social development across the continent.
