A Nigerian lady has sparked a heated online conversation after sharing her observation about the outfit worn by the wife of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo during his burial in his hometown. The actor, who passed away on May 11, 2026, after battling metastatic kidney cancer, was laid to rest in Arochukwu, Abia State, on June 18, 2026. A service of songs had earlier been held in his honor on June 10, 2026, in Lagos.
Lady Raises Questions About Widow's Attire
The lady, identified as Chidimma Okoro, took to Facebook to express her confusion over the outfit worn by Alexx Ekubo's wife. In her post, she noted that in many burials she has attended, widows typically wear loose, shapeless gowns. She questioned why the actor's wife wore a more fitted, fashionable gown, which she described as a 'slaying gown.'
Okoro also pointed out the actor's mother, wondering how she could be burying her son yet still appear well-dressed. She wrote: 'Oyaooooo, my people make una Chuck mouth for this matteroooooo. Person ask me say Law differs? That the burials she has been to, Widows usually wear lousy shapeless gown. How come Alexx Ekubo's Wife Wear slaying Gown? She also pointed the Mom saying that how can she be burying her Son and still have time to ping up. This matter sensitive, I no fit answer straight. My People take your Stand, What do you think about that? Me I kinda see it as celebrity lifestyle. But are there laws like tradition that immediate loved ones of the deceased must look shabby during burials?? Let's have meaningful conversation, I will like to know if there are things I am missing.'
Public Reactions to the Observation
The post quickly generated a wave of reactions from social media users, many of whom criticized the lady for focusing on the widow's attire at such a somber event. Joy Ogbonnaya commented: 'IT'S ANOTHER DAY TO REMIND EVERYONE TO MIND THEIR BUSINESS, IF YOUR TURN COMES YOU CAN DECORATE YOURSELF WITH ASHES OR PAINT, DO IT ANY HOW YOU DEEM IT FIT. RIP ALEX.'
Queen Anabelle added: 'Nah this kind thing he dey avoid since. Them never bury Alex finish. Una don dey drag him wife. Social media nawoooo.' Another user, TO Nwaeze, said: 'Life na turn by turn by sister yesterday was Alex family's turn and they wore what they dims fit when it gets to their own turn they can decide to look shabby by wearing rags so as to attract more pity from fake lovers.'
Gloria Christian questioned the venue decoration, while Adaiba Nmam Woko remarked: 'Wahala really dey. See how them Dey bring panadol for another people headache, dey even tag the Dead man join.'
Related Discussions on Alexx Ekubo's Burial
In a related development, Pastor Jerry Eze shared the plans he had made with Alexx Ekubo before his death, which were never realized. Additionally, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House spoke about how Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli, had conducted herself since her husband's passing, expressing appreciation for her demeanor during the difficult time.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that AY Comedian's ex-wife, Mabel Makun, made cryptic posts after Alexx Ekubo's burial, which also drew reactions from the public.
