A Nigerian lady has provided clarity on the actions of a man who touched actor Alexx Ekubo's coffin during his burial, which many had described as suspicious.
Background of Alexx Ekubo's Death and Burial
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, after battling metastatic kidney cancer. A service of songs was held in his honor on June 10, 2026, in Lagos, and he was buried on June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
Video Sparks Speculation
A video from the wake-keep showed a man touching the coffin in a manner that many online observers found suspicious. The man was seen using his ring to tap the casket, leading to various theories.
Lady's Research Reveals the Truth
A lady identified as Kikky Chukwurah, reacting to a post by actor Dantani Kurki Samson on Facebook, shared her findings after conducting research. She stated that the man seen in the video is a staff member from Ebony Funeral Home, the undertaker service handling the actor's repatriation and burial.
According to Chukwurah, the man's actions were strictly professional:
- Checking the Temperature: The undertaker touched the casket with the back of his hand (where his ring was) to check if the coffin was still properly frozen and cold. Since transporting bodies requires long-distance travel and stopovers, funeral directors constantly monitor cooling to prevent decomposition.
- Doing His Job: The nod he gave after touching the casket was likely an acknowledgment to his colleague (or the person in the red cap) to confirm that the casket's temperature was holding up, ensuring the body remains preserved before lying in state.
Reactions to the Explanation
Many social media users reacted to the clarification. Shungu Moyo commented, 'Kikky Chukwurah yes..i knew he was checking the temperature...nothing suspicious.' Felizzy Arubi added, 'Kikky Chukwurah thank you for this amazing clarity oo because so much post and comments urging that the Man has bad intentions by hitting the corpse with his ring.' However, some remained skeptical, with Reas Lest asking, 'Why did he have to look left, right and look again to be sure no one was looking at him before he did it?'
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In a related development, Pastor Jerry Eze shared the plans he had made with Alexx Ekubo and how the actor's death prevented them from coming to pass. Additionally, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo spoke about how Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli, had conducted herself since her husband's demise, expressing appreciation for her strength.
