Funke Akindele Mourns Alex Ekubo’s Passing: ‘I Tried to See You One More Time’
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has paid tribute to actor Alex Ekubo following reports of his death. Ekubo passed away on May 11 at age 41 after battling cancer. His absence from social media for months had stirred concern among fans. In a heartfelt message, Funke wrote: “I really tried to reach out to see you one more time, but I guess you knew best. May your kind soul rest in peace, Alex. Ore mi, like you fondly called me, I will always remember and cherish the good times we shared.” She asked followers to pray for his soul and to honour the memories they created together. Fans will recall Alex Ekubo’s thoughtful reflections on life after the deaths of singer Mohbad and Junior Pope. Before the sad news, colleagues had reassured the public he was healthy and shared a video of him enjoying time with children.
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