Sister's Emotional Tribute to Late Actor
Chioma, the biological sister of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, has returned to social media with another emotional tribute weeks after his burial. In a heartfelt post, she shared a childhood picture and opened up about how she copes with the loss, stating that hardly a second goes by without thoughts of her brother.
Alexx was laid to rest in Arochukwu, Abia State, on June 18. Since then, Chioma has continued to share heartbreaking tributes, keeping his memory alive through emotional posts. In her latest message, she wrote: "My ANGELBEING, it's been a cold Earth since you left with your warmth. How do I navigate life without you in it, my brother? This was not the plan, NNAM. I always looked forward to old age with you, your jokes, your advice and admonition."
She added: "You hurt me, brother by taking off the way you did without a proper goodbye. I’m shattered beyond words; hardly a second goes by without the thoughts of you. I hope you’re watching and not silent." The tribute ended with hashtags including #ikukuthebreeze, #angelbeing, #eagleascended, #myblood, and #mybrother4life❤️.
Family Disputes Over Funeral Arrangements
Legit.ng earlier reported that a statement released by a relative shifted attention from tributes to concerns about what allegedly happened behind the scenes. David Ekubo, a cousin of the late actor, claimed that members of the Ekubo family were not fully informed about important developments surrounding Alexx's passing. According to him, some relatives remain troubled by unanswered questions.
The statement read: "With grave pain, heaviness and sorrow, the family of Ikenna Alex Ekubo advises the public that the events leading up to his passing have been unclear." David alleged that the family was not immediately informed about Alexx's death when it occurred on May 11. He also claimed that a family representative who officially received the actor's body from the mortuary was allegedly not allowed to view it, contributing to growing concerns among relatives.
The statement questioned certain decisions surrounding the funeral arrangements, particularly the choice to wear white during parts of the funeral. David claimed that the family viewed the colour as a celebration of life for someone who passed away at a relatively young age. "The Ekubo family did not approve the wearing of white for what seemed to be a celebration of life for a 40-year-old Alex Ekubo whose life was suddenly cut short," the statement alleged. It also claimed that Alexx's biological mother and only sibling had yet to receive a formal explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
Netizens React to Chioma's Post
Following Chioma's tribute, netizens offered condolences and mixed reactions. User afrothicksiac_ commented: "Before una vultures reach here to type shii... think about why he must have kept it away from her. He wanted to keep it a secret. His sister is married. Telling his sister means telling her husband too because couple talk. She would definitely tell her husband. And who knows, it might spread from there." Another user, officialkharah, said: "It’s how you became very active on social media only after his death. I dunno if this is a real page or not but if you weren’t a social media person then why are you suddenly posting after his death?"
User jenyyify1 wrote: "Ur twin, you are supposed to be his solace n number 1 on this earth... What happened na." Favvy_nicole said: "Oma .Alex she’s using both her name and his brother name. The love is strong. Am so sorry for ur lost sist." Qwin_betty1 added: "Hmmmm, it's well...It's now that Chioma will really feel it, her mourning just dey start, reality will start hitting her hard, may God console you & all of us mourning our dear Alexx, take heart dear the Lord is ur strength."
As of the time of filing this report, no official response had been issued by Alexx Ekubo's management team or representatives regarding the family's allegations.
