Entertainment: Family Announces June 18 For Alexx Ekubo’s Burial

The family earlier disclosed that the actor died at a Hospital following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.

Alexx Ekubo. Photo: alexxekubo/Instagram

The family of the late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced the funeral arrangements for the actor, with his burial scheduled for June 18, 2026, in Arochukwu, Abia State.

In a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday, the family said Ekubo, who died on May 11 at the age of 40, would be honoured with a series of funeral rites attended by family, friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers.

The statement, signed by Mazi Alex Oji Ekubo Okwaraeke on behalf of the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family, described the late actor as a man whose life was marked by “love, warmth, generosity, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to God and the people he cherished”.

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The family also expressed appreciation for the support and condolences received since his passing.

“The overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support, and strength shown to the family during this painful period has been truly humbling,” the statement read in part.

According to the funeral programme released by the family, a service of songs will be held on June 10 at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with guests expected to wear white.

A wake keep is scheduled for June 17 at the family residence in Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State.
Alexx Ekubo was the Best of Nollywood Awards Most Promising Actor in 2012. Photo: alexxekubo/Instagram

The funeral service and interment will take place on June 18 in Arochukwu, followed by a reception at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village.

Ekubo’s death had thrown the Nigerian film industry into mourning, with several colleagues and celebrities paying tribute to the late actor on social media.

The family had earlier disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, after what they described as a brief but courageous battle with the illness.

Born in Port Harcourt and originally from Arochukwu in Abia State, Ekubo rose to prominence after emerging first runner-up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria pageant before transitioning fully into acting.

Over the course of his career, he featured in several popular Nollywood productions, including Weekend Getaway, The Bling Lagosians, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story.