A video showing how people in Arochukwu, Abia State, gathered to see the coffin carrying the remains of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has sparked reactions from netizens. The footage, captured ahead of the actor's burial in his hometown, has led to worrying observations about the behavior of some attendees.
Background on Alexx Ekubo's Death
Alexx Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, after a battle with metastatic kidney cancer, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. A service of songs was held in his honor on June 10, 2026, in Lagos, with wake-keeping and burial scheduled for June 17 and 18.
Netizens React to the Video
In the video, a man in a black suit was seen touching the casket in a manner that many found suspicious. Netizens expressed concerns about his actions and possible motives.
- Nwosu Precious asked, "Did that man on black suit touch the casket in a suspicious way?"
- Don Joe commented, "That man touched the casket with the ring on his fingers, why?"
- Adaeze Okolie questioned, "The man on black suit, why did he touch the casket?"
- Sandy Ugochi wrote, "This man on suit looks very suspicious. Why did he look like he has a diabolical thing? Why he nodded his head? Please they should look for that man ooo. He looks very suspicious nawooo."
- Izel Ke asked, "Why did the man in black suit touch the casket?"
- Emmanuella Soso said, "That man on suit, I suspect his movement. While was he looking around before he touched the casket. Hmmmm."
Other netizens expressed sorrow and concern. Floxzy Floxzy Uche wrote, "My crush, my screen idol. You're too young to go. Dear heavenly father, I know death is inevitable, but please let me, my family, friends, and favorite actors live till old age." Chijioke David Chukwumerije advised, "Hope the family checked his body parts before taking him from the morgue, as for people I don't too believe in those cries from many people, many just came to confirm if it's true." Jennifer Ogonda Orianwo added, "That man used his ring on the casket and the man with the red cap has something to do with what the man who wore suit did."
The video has amplified calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actor's death and burial preparations.
