A content writer who knew all along that Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo was battling cancer has opened up about what he allegedly left behind. In a social media post, she revealed sensitive details about the late actor's health and personal life.
Lady Who Knew Alexx Ekubo Was Ill Speaks Out
Since news of Alexx Ekubo's death spread, fans and friends have shared their memories online. Among them, Adaugo Onuegbu, a content writer, posted a heartfelt statement on Facebook. She explained that she received a WhatsApp message from a friend asking why she had not posted about the actor's passing. She admitted being in denial throughout the day.
Onuegbu disclosed that she knew Alexx Ekubo was sick, noting that some close friends had leaked the news online last year, but many dismissed it as gossip. She wrote: "It was purely impossible for Alex that all Nigerians knew to be well and not be playing and goofing on social media as always. I knew he had cancer; some people disputed it, but deep inside, I knew it had to be true because he suddenly vanished online."
Signs She Noticed Years Ago
She recalled seeing him in the movie AFAMEFUNA in 2024, where he played Paulo. She observed that he looked lean and worn, unlike the Alex Ekubo she used to watch on TV. She later learned that he was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2024, underwent a transplant, and returned to work. Unfortunately, the liver failed again, leading to his death. She expressed regret that the news she heard earlier was true: "Alex had been fighting for his life since 2024."
What He Left Behind
The writer also spoke about how much Alexx Ekubo cherished his mother. She said: "I was numb yesterday, especially each time I remembered the bond he shared with his beautiful mom and how he happily flaunted her online. That woman would need a miracle to survive this." She also mentioned a video where he gifted the latest iPhone to his younger brother, highlighting his family-oriented nature.
Onuegbu revealed that she heard Alexx Ekubo left a will. She wrote: "He was really family-oriented, and I heard he left a will too. His siblings will surely be devastated too." She also noted that he unveiled a new mansion in 2024, a gigantic house he never got to live in, similar to the late Junior Pope.
Final Tribute
She concluded her post with a tribute: "Rest in power, Ikuku! Rest in the Lord's bosom, Johnny of Yemi Alade's 'Looking for My Johnny.' Nigeria will miss your endless smile, playful attitude, acting prowess, and the joy you brought to our screens. It's really an empty world!!!!"
In a related story, a heartbroken woman shared messages she exchanged with Alexx Ekubo after meeting him in 2017, while a US-based man shared a screenshot of their last WhatsApp chat, saying the messages now hit differently after the actor's death.
