Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the senior pastor of Trinity House, has publicly acknowledged the resilience of Anwuli, the widow of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, during a service of songs held in Lagos. The event took place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Monarch Event Centre, drawing celebrities, family, and well-wishers to honor the actor who passed away on May 11, 2026, after a battle with metastatic kidney cancer.
Pastor's Observations at the Event
A clip from Pastor Ighodalo's speech, reshared by TikTok user @lifestylebuzzbydunni, captured the cleric addressing the bereaved widow on stage. He noted that Anwuli had displayed remarkable strength since her husband's death and expressed his appreciation for her composure. He said: "Anwuli, you've been strong. You've been very strong. I want to appreciate you and thank God for your life. I mean, we need to give Anwuli a round of applause this evening. I truly thank God for her. The Lord will continue to strengthen you and by His grace, what the devil meant for evil, my almighty God will turn to good."
Public Reactions to the Pastor's Words
The video sparked emotional responses from social media users. Babylove 13 commented on the pain of loss, saying, "Some days ago my mom was saying, she wished everyone can just go the same time, so we don't have to cry for one another... I felt it." Dr. Preshylar thanked Anwuli for her love, stating, "Anuli, thank you so so much for showing him love. God will never fail you. May God comfort you." Nanaahairs_et_wigs expressed sorrow, while Ewa? noted, "I lost my mum this time 10 years ago... it is well with Anwuli." Misswhite38 added, "It never gets better, we only act as if we are okay." Madelyn Okochi requested to see Anwuli's face, saying, "I love you from a distance, take heart." Ogugua chinenyenwa praised Anwuli, stating, "Anwuli, as your name implies, it shows from the little we have seen that you made him happy and was with him during his most vulnerable and last period on earth. Thank you so much." Timiedraysond confessed, "The way I'm crying... I'm beginning to ask myself why I'm so hurt. The last time I was sad this much was when Mohbad passed."
Related Developments
In a related story, a woman shared a screenshot of her visit to the Instagram page of Alexx Ekubo's ex-lover, Fancy, after the actor's death. Additionally, Legit.ng previously reported that a heartbroken woman took to social media to share conversations she had with the late actor, whom she first met in 2017. She recounted their last conversation and an argument they had when they first met.
Pastor Ighodalo's words have offered comfort to many, highlighting the strength of Anwuli during this difficult time.
