A Nigerian lady has publicly condemned a woman's behavior at the wake-keep of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, held at his family home in Arochukwu, Abia State. The critic, identified on Facebook as Amara Vlogs, shared a short video clip showing the woman laughing while interacting with celebrities who attended the solemn event.
Amara Vlogs Criticizes Lack of Emotional Intelligence
In her video, Amara expressed displeasure at attendees who failed to read the room. She said: 'Dear Nigerians, learn to read the room and observe people. No be every occasion una go go and you would want to start snapping picture. This is a very crucial, painful time... One woman was busy shining teeth because she saw a celebrity. Some people, they tend to forget themselves.'
Amara described those who eagerly sought photos with celebrities at the wake as lacking emotional intelligence. She questioned the woman's laughter, emphasizing that the celebrities present were grieving the loss of their colleague. 'Why are you laughing? You want to take picture, everybody want to take pictures with celebrities, putting them in a difficult situation. It is a very sad thing. Those celebrities are still trying to gather their emotions around everything that has happened because this is a guy that they were so close to,' she added.
Public Reactions to the Video
The video sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users supported Amara's stance, while others questioned her authority to judge. Chiemesigo Omile commented: 'You are on point.' Pan Yu Cally asked: 'Madam rest, why didn't you go there?' Eselemo Maris queried: 'Abeg, which woman be that? Wetin she go do for there?' Oluwaseyi Betty Oluchi agreed: 'I swear.... Seen people trying to take pictures with some of the celebrities I was like what's this??.. Honestly common sense is far from some people. What's there to celebrate, a young life was cut short and people are busy celebrating the celebrities that came to mourn and pay their last respect to their friend.'
Background on Alexx Ekubo's Funeral
Alexx Ekubo's wake-keep took place on Wednesday, June 17, at his family residence. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, at Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu. The actor's family had earlier released funeral arrangements online, and photos of the service venue have generated reactions from Nigerians.
