Preparations are underway for the wake keep of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo at his hometown in the Arochukwu area of Abia state. Videos showing the preparation have surfaced on social media, drawing attention from fans and colleagues.
Alexx Ekubo's Last Public Appearance in Hometown
In a tribute to the late actor, an Instagram page named Arochukwu Mouthpiece, which focuses on events in the actor's hometown, reshared old pictures from his last public appearance in Arochukwu in December 2022. That visit was for the burial ceremony of his grandmother, Ezinne Mary Epsom Onyekwere (nee Inyama).
The page wrote: "As we prepare to lay our son @alexxekubo to rest, our hearts remember when he made his last public appearance here in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom. December 13th - 14th, 2022. Alexx came home with family, friends, and well-wishers for the funeral ceremony and celebration of life of his beloved grandmother. Her remains were brought home from Umuahia in a motorcade, and Alexx stood strong with the Onyekwere family of Amannagwu (his mother’s family) throughout the burial. He came to honor Mama. Today, Aro has come to honor him. From mourning a grandmother to being mourned by a nation. Life is truly a cycle. Rest well, nwanne m. You kept your bond with Aro till the end. Dia Ndoo."
In related news, Legit.ng reported that a lady who saw Alexx Ekubo's corpse release form mentioned who collected his remains.
Reactions to Alexx Ekubo's Hometown Last Public Appearance
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions from social media users:
- victoriainyama: "Mama Nnuku's send off ......Mma Békèè.....l believe in After Life and l pray their paths meet again......Ike Fashion......Hmmmmmmm."
- adannaeke: "Mama can you chase Alex back to life, we still need him here. Our heart is broken."
- kintoresourcesltd: "Omo my heart is leaving me Kai just like that Omo ground Dey really enjoy whattttttttttttttttttttt."
- interiors_by_kems: "heaven gain an angel.God please take care of our Alex for us."
- fabulousifyb_hair: "Life is indeed a circle Rest Easy Ikebobo It’s been a Roller Coaster of Emotions since the announcement of your demise despite we ain’t related but I feel so down hearing your demise & stumbling any of your pictures/videos drops hot tears down my face."
Daddy Freeze Under Fire Over Comment
Legit.ng previously reported that drama trailed the recent service of songs held in honour of Alexx Ekubo. A video of media personality Daddy Freeze recounting his experience and why he left the event surfaced online. Daddy Freeze also slammed gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, claiming she turned the event into a concert. According to him, it was at this point that he got up and went home. "Does Mercy Chinwo not have soft music? Do you not understand what a funeral is? They should have sung hymns," he said.
