Actor Alex Ekubo Dies At 40

Actor Alex Ekubo has passed away.

Reports indicate he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 40.

Fellow actor Godwin Nnadiekwe broke the news on Instagram on Tuesday, confirming his colleague’s death.

“I’m struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me. Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I’m lost for words because this wasn’t the plan, Alex Ekubo,” Mr Nnadiekwe said.

“To think you already prepared your will — it’s a heartbreak I can’t quite describe. Rest well, my friend,” he added.

Mr Ekubo had previously placed as first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria pageant before rising to prominence in Nollywood, where he featured in the hit film Weekend Getaway.

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In 2020, the United Nations recognised Mr Ekubo among the “Most Influential People of African Descent under 40” in acknowledgment of his impact on entertainment and social development across the continent.