June 18, 2026

Late Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke

By Benjamin Njoku

Tears and sorrow filled the ancient town of Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday as the remains of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo arrived for burial.

The actor died on May 11, at the age of 40, after a long battle with kidney cancer. His body was brought home in a convoy and made a brief stop at the palace of the Eze Arochukwu before proceeding to his family compound.