A Nigerian man has taken to Facebook to express deep sorrow following the death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, sharing one of the last videos the actor made before his passing. The post quickly drew widespread attention as mourners online expressed their grief and paid tribute to the well-known screen star.
Man Shares One of Final Videos of Alex Ekubo
The individual behind the post, using the handle @KellyHassino on the platform, explained that he had come across one of the final videos recorded by the actor. He stated that the footage was captured before Ekubo withdrew from social media for more than a year, up until his death. In his caption accompanying the video, the man described the actor as an exceptionally handsome person and expressed sadness over his demise.
In the video, the late actor was seen lying on a bed, gazing at himself and blushing over his appearance. The clip offered a brief, personal glimpse of Ekubo in a quiet moment before he stepped away from public view online. The man captioned the video: "One of the last videos Alex Ekubo posted before disappearing off social media for over a year now until his death. Such a handsome dude."
Reactions as Man Mourns Alex Ekubo
Since the video was shared, numerous users have left messages of sympathy. Many wrote at length about how deeply the news affected them, with several describing the loss as painful and difficult to accept. The comment section became a space where fans and well-wishers paid tribute, recalled Ekubo’s work, and offered condolences to his family and loved ones.
One user named Humanist commented: "And there was no publicity about his sickness until his death. Wow. This kind of secrecy should be studied in school for a famous actor." Another user, Ngozi, wrote: "Ran into him last year at Lagos Continental Hotel and he looked healthy. I don’t understand how this could happen in such a short period of time. May his soul rest in peace." Elijah added: "He was crying silently and smiling at the same time in this video, seems he knows he will die soon, rest well great man." Hass said: "Battling something as bad as cancer and still smiling, dude was strong as hell." Ruth expressed disbelief: "What kind of life is this sef. Alex Ekubo dead?"
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared an alleged chat on the X app following the unexpected news of Alex Ekubo’s reported demise. She posted the chat online and expressed heartbreak over the actor, who was said to have battled an illness.
