The Nigerian film industry on Wednesday united in grief as colleagues, friends and fans of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo gathered for a solemn service of songs held in his honour.
The emotional ceremony, held at The Monarch Event Centre, marked the official commencement of funeral rites following his passing on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
In line with the family’s arrangements, attendees dressed in white as they paid tribute to the celebrated actor, whose career made him one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces.
The event attracted a host of prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, and celebrity couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi.
Others in attendance included Frederick Leonard, media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike Obukam, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest, all joining mourners in honouring the late actor.
The service was marked by a strong spiritual atmosphere, with performances and ministrations from gospel artistes such as Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey and Kaestrings. Pastor Jerry Eze also led a moment of ministration during the ceremony.
Ahead of the gathering, the Ekubo family released an obituary statement via the actor’s official Instagram page, requesting prayers and support for the bereaved family during the period of mourning.
The service of songs signals the beginning of a series of burial activities. According to the funeral programme, final rites will continue in Abia State, where a wake-keep is scheduled for June 17, followed by burial on June 18.
