Following the death of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo, author and filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue has shared a personal encounter with the late actor at a wedding in Dubai. Ekubo passed away on Monday, May 11, at a Lagos hospital after battling liver cancer, which he had reportedly been dealing with since 2024.
Author Onyeka Nwelue Recounts His Encounter with Alexx Ekubo in Dubai
Onyeka, an award-winning filmmaker and author of over 40 books, took to Twitter on May 12 to recount his interaction with Ekubo. He revealed that at Teddy A's wedding in Dubai, while seated at the same table, he told Ekubo that he did not have much time left on earth. In response, Ekubo asked him to shut up, cautioning him against speaking negativity into his life. Onyeka described Ekubo as a lovely guy and noted that everyone will die someday.
His tweet read: "I remember telling Alexx Ekubo in Dubai, at Teddy A’s wedding, as we were seated on the same table, that I don’t have much time on earth and he asked me to shut up. That I should not speak negativity into my life. Lovely guy. It’s okay. All of us will go."
Reactions to Onyeka Nwelue's Tweet
The tweet quickly gained traction, sparking a wave of reactions from social media users. Many shared their thoughts on the encounter and the actor's passing.
- @onyekachi0001 commented: "Na so the guy sharply rebuke me, tell me make I comot that kain talk from my mouth, say I no suppose dey call bad thing for myself. Correct guy. Pure heart. But e no change anything sha. All of us go still kpai one day."
- @YcOhaneze said: "People like you who feel they will die usually don't die. Na people wey no wan die, death dey carry."
- @ehibell707 remarked: "Gbam. All of us will go. Death and Birth are the only constant things in life. Ecc 7:1 ; The day a person dies is better than the day he was born.. Alex is at peace."
- @adejare_stephen wrote: "You don’t use to behave like you will dead one day the wey you Dey normal critics poor people."
- @Boyalone333 stated: "Everyone will start remembering because he is dead, fake love. Next thing will be I saw him licking orange in London, I didn't know he was saying goodbye."
- @ChidiIrene28953 said: "But we will not go before our time, long life that God has given us it will not be shorten."
- @Shughar_rush added: "I remember you thought you'd go by Jan 2025, I'm glad we are still here."
Alexx Ekubo's Old Post About Cancer Resurfaces
In related news, an old post from Alexx Ekubo about cancer has resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter). His sudden death has left fans, colleagues, and public figures in shock, with tributes pouring in across social media and the entertainment industry. As Nigerians continue to grieve, the resurfaced post has added more weight to the sorrow.
Meanwhile, a lawyer also shared the message she sent to Alexx Ekubo nine days before his passing, raising awareness about cancer in the wake of his untimely death.
