Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer, family sources confirmed.
The actor reportedly passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, according to reports from Vanguard and other Nigerian media outlets. He had been out of the public eye since December 2024.
Tributes are pouring in from colleagues across the industry. Actress Funke Akindele wrote, “Rest in peace, Alex. I tried to reach out to see you one more time, but I guess you knew best.” Actor Bolanle Ninalowo and singer Peter Okoye also posted tributes on social media.
Ekubo was known for roles in Weekend Getaway, The Bling Lagosians, and A Sunday Affair. He was named one of the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 in 2020.
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