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Nollywood Stars Gather for Alexx Ekubo's Service of Songs

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A service of songs was held in Lagos to honor the late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, marking the beginning of his funeral rites.
  • Scores of celebrities, entertainers, and dignitaries attended the event, adhering to a strictly all-white dress code.
  • Friends, family, and colleagues shared tributes, remembering Ekubo's kindness, generosity, and positive impact on their lives and careers.

The final journey of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo commenced with a touching service of songs in Lagos, filled with love and cherished memories. The event, held on a Wednesday evening, saw a significant turnout of celebrities, entertainers, and dignitaries from the movie, music, and lifestyle sectors, all gathered to honor the late actor.

In tribute to Alexx Ekubo's vibrant fashion sense and colorful spirit, his family requested a strictly all-white dress code for the funeral ceremonies. Attendees, including prominent figures like Kate Henshaw, Ebele Okaro, Ruth Kadiri, comedians AY and his brother Yomi, celebrity couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi, Nancy Isime, Frederick Leonard, Frank Edoho, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike Osebukam, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest, complied with the attire, filling The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki.

The service of songs officially launched a series of funeral activities planned for the actor. Other notable attendees included Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, Ini Edo, pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze, and Moses Bliss. Worship and ministration were led by artists such as Bliss, Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, Kaestrings, and the Laud Urban Choir. Pastor Ighodalo offered prayers for Ekubo's widow, Anwuli.

Friends, family, and colleagues shared heartfelt tributes, reflecting on the impact, kindness, and memories left behind by the beloved Alexx, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40. Nancy Isime emotionally shared, "Alex was a good man," noting how he uplifted everyone he met. Yemi Alade revealed that Alexx provided crucial motivation for her music career and even appeared in her hit song "Johnny" without charge. IK Ogbonna spoke of his deep brotherhood with Alexx, expressing the profound difficulty of saying goodbye to his best friend.

Alex was a good man

— Nancy IsimeThe actress shared her emotional reflection on Alexx Ekubo's character during the service of songs.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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