A nurse based in the diaspora has shared her thoughts on the recent public emergence of the wife of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who had been kept out of the spotlight during his lifetime. The nurse offered the widow a powerful message on how to navigate her new reality.
Nurse's Advice to Alexx Ekubo's Wife
In a Facebook post on June 12, the nurse, known as Abroad Nurse, addressed the controversy surrounding bloggers who revealed the widow's identity at the actor's service of songs, held on Wednesday, June 10, at The Monarch Event Center in Lekki, Lagos. She argued that the blame should fall on those who mentioned the wife in condolence speeches, sparking public curiosity.
The nurse questioned the widow's decision to cover her face during the event, suggesting she should live life on her own terms rather than based on her late husband's wishes or public expectations. She emphasized that the widow does not need to engage on social media or respond to anyone.
Her post partly read: "Alex already carried out his intention. To keep her private (for their sanity) during their time together. Now he is gone. She needs to live her life on her terms, not based on what he wanted or what people THINK is best for her."
The nurse also highlighted the challenges of being married to a celebrity: "She was married to a celebrity. A handsome and well loved one at that. There are challenges she will face from that and the best way is to learn from now how to navigate it. Wearing face mask everywhere will not solve it."
Public Reactions to the Nurse's Post
The nurse's advice sparked reactions on social media. Goodness Madumere commented: "Well said. Bloggers were always going to dig up her profile one way or another." Nonye Amah said: "My take on this matter is, they probably wanted the privacy, cause Alex sort of knew he wouldn't make it, so he didn't want anyone stigmatizing her when he's gone." Ihuoma Peace Onyechere added: "I think she is the one who wants privacy. The lady is obviously a very very private person."
Background: Alexx Ekubo's Private Marriage
Alexx Ekubo had always kept his personal life away from public attention, fueling years of speculation about his marital status. The presence of his wife at the service of songs confirmed he was married. Actress Uche Jombo later confirmed the widow's identity, expressing disappointment over the exposure despite Alexx's efforts to shield her.
