Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu mourns Alexx Ekubo.

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has paid tribute to late actor Alexx Ekubo, describing his death as a painful loss to the film industry.

In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, Agu expressed sadness over Ekubo’s passing, noting that the late actor was talented, dedicated and had a promising future ahead of him.

“Rest in peace, Alexx Ekubo. I am deeply saddened by your passing. As a fellow actor and someone who has walked this path for many years, I know how much passion, sacrifice, and heart you poured into your craft,” he said.

Agu added that Nollywood had lost not only an actor but also a storyteller whose impact would continue to be remembered.