Chioma Ekubo, the elder sister of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, has broken her silence days after a lavish burial ceremony for her brother sparked controversy among family members. In a heartfelt social media post, she shared a throwback video of the siblings dancing together at a family function, accompanied by a poignant caption: "My brother, this wasn't the plan. How did you do this to me??? Please come back to me???" The video and message have since gone viral, drawing widespread sympathy from fans.
Burial Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Lack of Transparency
Alexx Ekubo, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at age 40 after battling stage 4 kidney cancer, was laid to rest last week in his hometown in Abia state. However, a statement released by a cousin, David Ekubo, on June 25 has shifted public attention from tributes to allegations of secrecy surrounding the actor's death and funeral arrangements. According to David, "With grave pain, heaviness and sorrow, the family of Ikenna Alex Ekubo advises the public that the events leading up to his passing have been unclear."
David claimed that the family was not immediately informed when Alexx died on May 11. He further alleged that a family representative who officially received the actor's body from the mortuary was not allowed to view it. These developments, he argued, have fueled growing concerns among relatives. The statement also questioned decisions about the funeral, particularly the choice of white attire for parts of the ceremony, which David said the family did not approve. "The Ekubo family did not approve the wearing of white for what seemed to be a celebration of life for a 40-year-old Alex Ekubo whose life was suddenly cut short," the statement alleged.
Unanswered Questions for Immediate Family
The cousin's statement further claimed that Alexx's biological mother and only sibling—Chioma—had yet to receive a formal explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. David described the actor's passing as "untimely" and questioned why more information had not been shared with immediate relatives. As of the time of this report, no official response had been issued by Alexx Ekubo's management team or representatives regarding the allegations.
Chioma's emotional tribute comes amid this backdrop of family discord. Fans have flooded her comment section with messages of condolence and support. One user, fabjewels_official, wrote: "It is well ? we would forever love and honour the memory of our ikuku ?️." Another, janesocial_, said: "Rain fell today again and have genuinely been bothered how he'll be cold down there. God this pain is too much." winyilo added: "Hope @omonioboli will feature you in one of her movies... so @alexxekubo legacy will not die ❤️❤️."
Widow's Previous Tribute Highlights Contrast
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli, had penned a touching tribute in the actor's funeral programme pamphlet. She noted that her husband stood by her during the painful period of her mother's death, often expressing his love through handwritten notes left around their home. Anwuli described their marriage as a journey rooted in shared faith. The contrasting narratives from the cousin and the widow have deepened public curiosity about the events surrounding the actor's final days and burial.
