A lady has sparked debate online after criticizing the family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo for allowing cooking and a live band at his funeral. The actor passed away after a battle with advanced kidney cancer, and his burial took place on June 18 in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
Lady's Criticism Goes Viral
The lady, identified on X as @kunnujic, watched a livestream of the funeral on TikTok and expressed her displeasure in a tweet. She stated that the family should not have permitted food to be cooked or a live band to play at the occasion, as these were unnecessary given the actor's young age.
In her post, she lamented how quickly people seemed to move on, noting that guests ate and danced during the event. She advised people to enjoy their lives, as those who would not cross a gutter to help them would cross oceans to bury them.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The tweet generated mixed reactions, with many defending the family's actions as part of cultural traditions. User @NancyAigbebhalu noted that age does not matter in such ceremonies, as families follow customs. @Miracle13157406 explained that in Igbo culture, cooking at burials and celebrating the deceased's life is normal, especially since Alexx was a titled chief.
Others, like @didi2949, pointed out that people who traveled far for the burial needed to eat. @mobola_ade agreed that people move on quickly, especially in this part of the world. @nuttyfoodnbakes suggested that the family wanted to celebrate rather than mourn, though some like @vickyomolara were surprised by the cooking, given the deceased's youth.
Context of Alexx Ekubo's Burial
Alexx Ekubo's funeral has been a topic of widespread discussion on social media. In related stories, a teacher highlighted two notable actions by the actor's wife during the burial, while another woman explained why she refrained from posting videos or pictures from the event, citing heartbreak over the family's grief.
