Nollywood actor Stan Nze has voiced his disappointment over the theft of several phones during the Service of Songs held for his late colleague and friend, Alexx Ekubo. The event, organized by the late actor's family, took place at the Monarch Event Centre in Lagos State, drawing friends, colleagues, and loved ones to pay their final respects.
Stan Nze Shares Details of the Incident
Stan Nze, who co-hosted the event with colleague Nancy Isime, revealed in an emotional Instagram video that approximately five phones were stolen during the solemn ceremony. Among the victims were his colleagues Bambam and Susan Peters, who lost their devices. The situation became so dire that organizers had to restrict entry to search attendees in an attempt to identify the thief.
A Call for Kindness and Moral Reflection
In his video, Stan Nze lamented how individuals could attend a grieving event and compound others' sorrow by stealing. He questioned the state of people's conscience and urged Nigerians to be kind. He emphasized that blaming the government for societal ills is insufficient when many individuals themselves lack integrity. The actor also expressed skepticism about claims that people would govern better if given leadership roles, citing the theft incident as evidence of deeper moral decay.
Stan Nze further stated that attending church and raising hands in worship is not enough; true morality must be reflected in everyday actions. He called for a collective mindset overhaul and sought forgiveness from God for humanity's failings.
Reactions from the Public
The video sparked widespread reactions on social media. User @woommiiee shared a contrasting experience, noting that when her husband lost his phone in China, it was returned within five minutes. @efeirele commented, 'Humans have lost humanity! People are not kind anymore. It’s so sad!' @shawnfaqua echoed the sentiment, calling for a mindset overhaul as a nation. @queenethhilbert prayed for divine forgiveness, while @the.nzes_fanpage urged people to do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Background on Stan Nze
Legit.ng recalls that Stan Nze and his wife, Blessing Obasi, celebrated their first wedding anniversary a couple of years ago, sharing lovely moments from their wedding on social media. Stan described marrying Blessing as the best decision of his life.
This incident has reignited conversations about morality and security at public events in Nigeria, with many calling for greater vigilance and personal accountability.
