A Nigerian lady has ignited a heated online debate after posting a video detailing the various dishes she consumed at the funeral of late actor Alexx Ekubo, held on Thursday, June 18, in Arochukwu, Abia State. In the clip, which quickly circulated on social media, the woman directly addressed critics who questioned why guests ate at the burial ceremony.
Lady Responds to Critics of Funeral Meals
In the video, the lady began by challenging those who disapproved of guests eating at funerals. 'If it gets to your turn and you attend a funeral and you're offered food, throw it away, okay?' she told critics, sarcastically dismissing their stance. She then proceeded to list the elaborate menu she enjoyed at the event.
According to her, the spread included small chops, goat meat pepper soup, and white rice with Chinese sauce. She also mentioned relishing Singapore noodles and African salad, popularly known as Abacha. The final meal she had was boiled corn and peas.
Celebration of a Life Well Lived
The lady explained that after the meal, all attendees danced. 'We danced! We celebrated a good man who lived a fulfilled life at 40. We celebrated a man who loved to live and live for others,' she said. She expressed bewilderment at critics questioning the lavish burial and the decision to eat. 'I don't understand people saying, Why did they celebrate him? Why did they throw a lavish burial? Why did you guys eat at the funeral? bla bla blah…'
She argued that many guests traveled for hours or flew in specifically for the funeral. 'Were they supposed to come and go back hungry? No! The least you can do for your guest is to serve them food. You wouldn't gather people in this number, and you will not give them food.'
Defending the Celebration of Alexx Ekubo
The woman emphasized that eating at a funeral does not disrespect the deceased. 'Nobody is saying that when you eat it is going to disrespect the dead. No! The dead is dead and gone. The least you can do is to make the best out of his memory, live for him because he wanted to live.' She added that those who knew Alexx Ekubo understood he was 'the life of the party' and that the celebration was exactly what he would have wanted. 'People to come and celebrate the good life that he had lived,' she concluded.
The video, shared by Linda Ikeji on Instagram, has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting the lady's perspective and others maintaining that funerals should be somber occasions.
