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Emeka Rollas, Kate Henshaw, Others Mourn as Details Emerge on How Alexx Ekubo Died at 40
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Famous Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died. Family sources said he died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was 40 years old.
His whereabouts had been a concern to many, as he had been absent from social media for quite some time.
Ekubo’s last post on social media was in December 2024, shortly after his marriage engagement was called off.
Alex was renowned for his versatility as an actor and his good looks.
His colleagues have taken to social media to express shock over his sudden demise.
Family sources disclosed that the actor passed away on Monday, May 11, after months away from the public eye, sparking concerns among fans and colleagues over his prolonged absence from social media and entertainment events.
Ekubo, widely admired for his versatility, charm and striking screen presence, had not made any public appearance in recent months. His last social media post was reportedly shared in December 2024, shortly after news broke that his engagement had been called off.
Known for his performances in several Nollywood productions, the actor built a reputation as one of the industry’s most recognisable faces, earning admiration from fans across Nigeria and beyond.
News of his alleged death sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, with fellow actors and industry stakeholders taking to social media to express grief and disbelief.
Veteran actress Kate Henshaw reacted emotionally, writing, “I just heard a terrible news. Father Lord pleaseeeee.”
National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, also mourned the actor, sharing his photograph alongside a crying emoji and the words, “I can’t relate.”
Comic actor Chinedu Ikedieze simply wrote, “Jesus, how?”
Sonia Ogene, visibly shaken by the reports, posted: “What am I hearing? I hope it’s not true. Alex Ekubo? I hope this is a joke or prank.”
Actor Uzee Usman also expressed sadness over the development, writing, “Honestly, I can’t relate. Why do good souls go early? This one pain me o.”
As tributes continue to pour in from fans, colleagues and well-wishers, many have described Ekubo’s reported passing as a painful loss to Nollywood and the Nigerian creative industry.
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Judy Austin Breaks Silence, Threatens Legal Action Against Ex-Husband Over Podcast Allegations
Nollywood actress Judy Austin has responded to allegations made by her ex-husband, Mr. Obasi, during a recent podcast interview, describing his claims as false and defamatory.
In a strongly worded statement, Judy revealed that she first met her current husband, Yul Edochie, on a movie set in 2015 after her marriage to Obasi had already ended. She maintained that she had no interest in acting at the time and dismissed suggestions that her relationship with Yul began while she was still married.
The actress expressed shock that Obasi continues to make accusations against her despite, according to her, having done nothing wrong to him.
“It is shocking that a man I have done nothing wrong against continues to tell lies about me,” she said.
Judy also challenged claims made by Obasi regarding their children, accusing him of contradicting himself. According to her, while he claimed during the podcast that he does not know the whereabouts of the children, he simultaneously called on Yul Edochie to release them.
She further alleged that Obasi had been influenced by individuals seeking to tarnish her reputation, saying, “I know you have been bought over to come and destroy my name.”
The actress insisted that she has never prevented her ex-husband from seeing their children and claimed that his visits were largely intended to showcase his new wife to her family.
Warning that she would seek legal redress, Judy stated that all allegations made against her would have to be defended in court.
A popular actor and media personality, Aderenle Oluwafemi Edun has explained reasons why he took the decision to practice sologamy and reasons why he chose to do this on his 45th birthday.
The actor , who did self-marriage on June 13, explained in an Instagram story on Tuesday that the sologamy was a celebration of his journey through years of highs and lows.
‘Till death didn’t do us part. So, I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known.
I am the bride and the groom. And I am marrying every version of myself that fought to get here. Today, I marry the only person who never left my side: ME!’ he submitted while also describing himself as ‘The Bride. The Groom. The Happily Ever After’-
Sologamy, a wedding ceremony where people marry themselves is said to have been a growing trend in the West over the past few years.
Media personality, Daddy Freeze, has mocked gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, over his inability to heal or raise the late actor Alex Ekubo.
DAILY POST reports that Nathaniel Bassey had during Alex’s service of songs last week narrated how he was called by a pastor friend to go and minister to Alex at the hospital.
While revealing that Alex unfortunately died a day before his appointment with him, Nathaniel Bassey noted that he still proceeded to go and pray with the deceased family on the appointed date, which was a day after his death.
Reacting to Nathaniel Bassey’s speech at the event, Daddy Freeze in an Instagram live video over the weekend, said the pastor could have used the opportunity of the visit to bring Alex back to life.
“So we’re sitting down minding our business, and Nathaniel Bassey climbed the pulpit, then he blows the trumpet. Ok, you can signify the trumpet in revelation, linking with the end of the world, it was the end of Alex world, may his soul rest in peace.
“But then he now starts talking and said he has never met Alex before, but then his pastor friend said they should go and pray for Alex and sing for Alex. But they want to go on Tuesday but Alex died on Monday. And then they still went on the Tuesday and still sang and prayed.
“And I’m like really? What happened to all your miracles, healing and your resurrection that you post on your platforms? I would have thought this is an opportunity to show your God’s glory,” Freeze said.
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