Uche Jombo Reflects on Emotional Meeting With Alexx Ekubo's Wife After His Passing
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Jombo has shared a deeply personal account of her recent meeting with the wife of the late actor Alexx Ekubo, following his untimely death. In a heartfelt social media post on Wednesday, May 13, Uche described the bittersweet emotions she and others experienced as they gathered around Alexx's wife, reminiscing about the beloved actor.
“As we sat around your wife today talking about you, through the tears came heavy laughter and I looked around and said … this is so Alex. Thank you brother for the memories, lessons, conversations and love!” Uche wrote in her tribute. She praised Alexx for his intentionality and privacy, noting how he lived life on his own terms. “Because I know how much of a planner you are and how intentional you are, I can say you did it YOUR WAY! Everything else is noise. Our hearts are breaking but I know you are free from pain, and left with a smile. I thank God for your life, for your peace with him in the end. I’m sure you already know we got her! Love you and miss you Ikuku,” she added.
The actress also expressed gratitude that Alexx finally found peace, even as she acknowledged the pain of his loss. Her post confirmed that Alexx was indeed married before his death, a detail that sparked widespread conversation online.
Reactions From Fans and Colleagues
Uche Jombo’s tribute drew an outpouring of emotional responses from fans and fellow celebrities. Many expressed shock and sadness, while others offered prayers for Alexx’s widow and family. Commenter adaoraukoh wrote, “Am still in denial of this news but as day go by reality of it all hits me with every post. How do one say Goodbye?” Another user, akpatalorita, prayed: “God pls I pray that she's pregnant, I don't know how but let there be Alex Ekubo Junior on the way. I might sound weird but I can only pray, hope that such will come to pass. I am so happy he was married, I cried tears of joy hearing his married n hoping that what I wished for has already come to pass. Amen.”
Some fans noted how Alexx had lived a quiet, private life. omaslingerie commented, “So he was even married? He lived a very calm life.” Others expressed concern for his close family members, with j_funmi saying, “I pity the mother and this siblings that are so clingy to him, he plays with them so much, God how would they be feeling now.”
MC Mbakara Visits Alexx Ekubo’s Family
In related news, comedian MC Mbakara paid a condolence visit to Alexx Ekubo’s family. He shared photos from the visit, which showed him meeting with Alexx’s close friends, including actor Ik Ogbonna and fashion designer Yomi Casual. The images stirred emotional reactions online as netizens observed the somber atmosphere. The visit underscored the deep impact Alexx had on those around him, both in the entertainment industry and beyond.
As the Nollywood community continues to mourn, tributes like Uche Jombo’s serve as a reminder of the legacy Alexx Ekubo left behind—a legacy of love, laughter, and intentional living.
