A video capturing the moment villagers in Arochukwu, Abia State, welcomed the coffin carrying the remains of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has gone viral, drawing varied reactions from netizens.
The footage, which surfaced ahead of the actor's burial scheduled for his hometown, shows community members dancing and gathering as the coffin arrives. Alexx Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, after a battle with metastatic kidney cancer, leaving the Nollywood industry and fans in mourning.
A service of songs was held in his honor on June 10, 2026, in Lagos, with wake-keeping and burial planned for June 17 and 18. In the trending video, many netizens commented on the unusual timing of the coffin's arrival at night, with some expressing sorrow and others questioning the circumstances.
One user, Ada Ure, remarked, "Omo is real oo.. May God rest your soul dear Alex.. But why bringing the body at night?" The video continues to spark discussions online as the community prepares to bid farewell to the late actor.
