A woman has sparked emotional reactions online after reacting to a video of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo discussing where he would like to be reborn in his next life. The actor passed away at the age of 40 on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a private battle with stage 4 liver cancer.
Alex Ekubo's Pride in His Igbo Heritage
In the resurfaced video shared on X, Ekubo expressed deep pride in his Igbo heritage and his hometown. He stated that if given a next life, he would proudly choose to be reborn as a son of the Arochukwu kingdom. He also described the Mketoko, a prestigious masquerade from his home, which he identified as a symbol of manhood and strength.
Ekubo said: "I love my culture. Arochukwu! Hey, Aro-Okụ! In my next life, proudly Arochukwu! So Mketoko would just... then if you talk back at him and he responds, he would just now bend for you."
Lady's Reaction to Ekubo's Passing
The X user, @Rebeccagbemudia, who posted the clip on May 12, 2026, shared a lengthy note about the actor's recent milestones and his health battle. She noted that Ekubo had gone quiet since December 30, 2024, amid rumors of a terminal illness.
Rebecca Gbemudia wrote: "Alex Ekubo was so close to attaining a few milestones in his life and everything came crashing down. First he lost his relationship with his fiancé due to reasons unknown. Shortly after, he went MIA since December 30, 2024. Since then, we have heard rumors that he's seriously ill with a terminal illness. I'm hoping he is staying strong and healthy wherever and not dead. This great talent cannot be dead at 40. He's full of talent and young!"
Reactions to the Lady's Post
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lady's post below:
- @Rebeccagbemudia said: "Dead with cancer at 40? Kidney cancer? Never heard anything of such."
- @comfortfajugbag said: "So sad."
- @SkyGemini6 said: "Mehn since I left IG I don't know sh!t. I didn't even know his relationship ended with his wife."
Lady Shares Heartbreaking Chat with Alex Ekubo
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady shared an alleged chat on the X app following the unexpected news of Alex Ekubo's reported demise. The chat revealed more about the actor's final days and his private struggles. The post has garnered widespread attention and condolences from fans and colleagues alike.
