A heartbroken Nigerian lady, Chinwe Isaac, has taken to social media to mourn the passing of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who recently died after a battle with cancer. In her emotional post, she shared a screenshot of their last WhatsApp conversation and opened up about their long-standing friendship.
Longtime Friend Recalls Childhood Bond
Chinwe, known on Instagram as @isaac.chinwe, revealed that she and Alexx had been friends for over 25 years. They grew up in the same neighbourhood in Aguda and later pursued acting together. She wrote: 'Ikenna, it wasn't long ago you sent me mummy's number and we have been talking. I will miss you, my Ikenna.' She added that they lived in the same area and would go for auditions together.
Viral Reactions from Fans and Friends
The post quickly went viral, with many social media users expressing their grief. One user, delphine196276, offered condolences to his family and friends. Another, barbie_pink_21, said they needed to log out of Instagram because of the pain. flash_couture_backup recalled memories of their days in Aguda before fame. Others compared his death to that of actor Muna Obiekwe, noting the similarities in their passing.
Some users expressed shock and sadness, with wizkidgoddess commenting on how Alexx and Muna both ghosted fans before dying. diamond.light.31392 said the death ruined their birthday celebration.
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In a related development, another woman shared a screenshot of her visit to the Instagram page of Alexx Ekubo's ex-lover, Fancy, after the actor's death. Additionally, a heartbroken woman recounted her conversations with the late actor, whom she first met in 2017, including an argument they had when they first met.
This article was written by Victoria Nwahiri, an award-winning Reuters-certified journalist with over five years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng.
