Nollywood star and former Big Brother Naija housemate Uti Nwachukwu is still grieving the loss of his close friend and fellow actor Alexx Ekubo. Alexx Ekubo passed away on Tuesday, May 12, at Evercare Hospital after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. His death has left the Nigerian entertainment industry in deep sorrow.
Uti Nwachukwu Shares Emotional Tribute
Exactly one week after the tragedy, Uti Nwachukwu took to Instagram to express his emotions. He stated that Tuesdays may never feel the same again. He recalled how he was joking when he first received a message about Alexx's death, thinking it was just a rumor. The reality hit when he received a phone call confirming the devastating news.
"Today makes it a week. Tuesdays might never be the same again. Goofing around when the first message came. I said, 'Una never taya for rumor? Abegi.' Then the phone call came. I answered in my playful tone, but my always happy Gee's phone was so cold as he said, 'I don't have good news for you.' I will never forget the second confirmatory phone call as I raced to the hospital," Uti wrote.
Pain Comes in Waves
Uti admitted that the pain now comes in waves and he still cannot bring himself to say goodbye to his dear friend. He prayed for strength and comfort for Alexx Ekubo's loved ones and everyone affected by the loss.
"The pain comes and goes in waves now, and I still can't get myself to say goodbye. I pray God consoles all your loved ones and gives us the fortitude we all need," he added.
Fans React to Uti Nwachukwu's Message
Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions. Many admitted that the reality of Alexx Ekubo's death still feels difficult to accept.
- @estianacakesandmore: "You see that saying of time heals? Time never really heals the pain of losing a loved one, we just learn to live with it."
- @theroyal_kwell: "May his soul continue to rest eternally. Still in shock. God comfort."
- @queen_tina_uzo: "Aww, if we that knows him from afar can feel this impact, I kept screaming, Alex you do us strong thing. Then again, how are you his close pals and family? It's well!"
- @_datbigbritapatrick: "Omoh not a day gone by I don't cry him or get to ask myself so true true my Alexx is gone God."
Emeka Rollas Honors Alexx Ekubo
Former AGN president Emeka Rollas also shared a lengthy Instagram post, asking people not to celebrate him because his heart was too heavy after Alexx Ekubo's death. Rollas explained that Alexx served as Special Assistant on Youth and Development during his tenure. He appealed to fans and colleagues to observe a two-minute silence in honor of the late actor and prayed for God to comfort his family.
