Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo Dies at 40

Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40.

Some Nollywood stars, including Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe, revealed in social media posts on Tuesday that the actor had died.

Akindele, in a post on Instagram, wrote, “Hmmmmmm. Rest in peace, Alex.”

Ninalowo, a Nigerian actor who resides in the United States (US), also shared a heartfelt post mourning his colleague, saying, “Rest on, Alex. May God heal your family and us all.”

Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo Dies at 40 (NewsCentral TV) — Alex Ekubo. Credit: Facebook.

Nnadiekwe, another Nigerian actor, wrote, “I’m struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me. Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I’m lost for words because this wasn’t the plan, Alex Ekubo. To think you already prepared your Will — It’s heartbroken, I can’t quite describe. Rest well, my friend.”

Ekubo’s family has yet to release an official statement on his death at the time of publication.

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