Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, popularly known as IK Ogbonna, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, paid a heartfelt tribute to his late best friend, Alexx Ekubo, more than two months after the actor passed away. Ogbonna shared a video compilation of cherished moments with Ekubo on his official Instagram page, capturing their laughter and memories together.
Ogbonna's Emotional Message
In the caption accompanying the video, Ogbonna wrote: “It was all God. It was all love. It was all laughter. It was all dreams. It was all family. You will forever remain a part of us. Rest on, Ekuuuuu.” The post came after Ogbonna had taken a break from social media to mourn his friend.
Alexx Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, following a battle with stage four kidney cancer. He was buried in Arochukwu, Abia State, on June 18, 2026. Ogbonna had publicly addressed Ekubo’s death for the first time a few days prior to this tribute.
Reactions from Fans and Colleagues
The video drew emotional reactions from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers. Lagos.personal.shopper commented: “@ikogbonna May God continually give you the strength to bear the loss.” Adanze_h said: “Memories is all we have left. Keep resting Alexx. Keep being strong ikay.” Bilicious_bee wrote: “If IK turns left, right and center on his phone all he see his Alexx.”
Another user, adanze_h, added: “I'm wondering how teary you will be putting all these short video clips together. Kia.” Dacribscakes wrote: “Nothing prepared me for the end part. Life is just too short.”
Alexx Ekubo's Sister Also Shares Tribute
Legit.ng also reported that Alexx Ekubo’s elder sister, Chioma, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram showing herself seated on his chair at home, with his portrait and awards visible in the background. In her caption, she reflected on the two months since his passing, expressing deep grief and describing the shoes he left behind as “too large” to fill. Fans reacted with mixed comments, with some questioning whether the video was recent, while others empathised with her ongoing mourning.
IK Ogbonna was also recently spotted with Davido at Ubi Franklin's son's birthday party, which warmed hearts online. The actor's tribute to Ekubo continues to resonate with fans who remember the late actor's impact on Nollywood.
