Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has opened up about her friendship with late actor Alexx Ekubo by sharing private WhatsApp conversations they exchanged before his death. The actor died on Monday, May 11, following complications linked to kidney cancer.
Omoni Oboli Shares Final Messages
In the screenshots shared by Omoni, the actress revealed how a fan once accused her of being responsible for Alexx Ekubo's failed engagement to model Fancy Acholonu. The fan claimed that the actress allegedly had a secret relationship with Alexx and should allow him to settle down peacefully.
The fan reportedly wrote that Omoni was the reason Fancy Acholonu called off her engagement to the actor in 2021. Reacting to the accusation at the time, Alexx appeared shocked and amused by the claim.
"Who be this one. It is the dumb confidence in saying something untrue," the late actor wrote. Omoni also responded humorously, expressing frustration over how easily people spread false narratives online. "Like serious confidence. I kuku tire for people," she replied.
Inside Alexx Ekubo and Fancy Acholonu's Failed Engagement
Alexx Ekubo and Fancy Acholonu got engaged in May 2021 in what many fans described at the time as one of Nollywood's most admired celebrity relationships. However, barely three months later, Fancy announced the cancellation of their planned wedding, leaving many people shocked.
The actress and model later returned publicly in December 2022 to apologise to the actor and his family. In her statement, she admitted that publicly ending the relationship hurt Alexx deeply and described losing him as "grief."
Reactions Trail Omoni Oboli's Post
Social media users reacted to Omoni Oboli's post. @ossybrown stated: "The people who had a first hand experience of Alex must be eternally grateful. What an adorable soul he was." @siaevelynkadisa noted: "In March he said, 'I'm very well thank you oh Alex ?' and now it hits differently. Sometimes people smile, joke, speak normally, and still be carrying so much quietly inside. He tried so hard to carry everything alone." @sue___dee shared: "His response to everyone was 'I'm good, good' I'm happy the people surrounding him protected his peace & privacy at all cost. There were no leaks, meaning they loved & respected him & his wishes. I'm happy everything he did was on his own terms."
Alexx Ekubo Addresses Those Asking Him About Marriage
Legit.ng reported that Alexx Ekubo finally replied to those asking him when he would be getting married. Recall that the movie star dissolved his engagement and marriage arrangements with his former fiancée, Fancy Acholonu. Sharing an update from an event, the actor said, "You go just dey your own dey find money, another person go dey one corner dey reason why you never marry."
