Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has revealed her one regret following the passing of her colleague, Alex Ekubo.
Kemi Filani reported on Thursday, June 18th, the actor was finally laid to rest amidst tears. The likes of IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo, KCee and E-Money, Cubana Chief Priest, Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi and his wife, Ayo Makun, Yomi Casual, Nancy Isime, Funny Bone, Pretty Mike, and a tone of others had attended the emotional event.
Taking to her Instagram page to mourn him following his burial, she revealed that Uti Nwachukwu introduced him to her in December 2020 in Calabar, and she realised she had married on his birthday that year.
Ufuoma described Alex as a beautiful soul, saying she beats herself for weeks, questioning why she didn’t send him that message a day earlier.
“Uti introduced you to me in December 2010 in Calabar.
We realised I had gotten married on your birthday that year.
You are such a beautiful soul, Ikuku.
To everyone who encountered you.
Close and from afar.
I’ve beaten myself up for weeks now
… Why didn’t I send that message one day earlier???
Rest now, my beautiful friend.
Rest well”.
Rita Dominic expressed how heartbroken she was to see a young person in their prime taken from them too soon. She said she struggles to comprehend it and truly refuses to accept it. Dominic told the deceased to rest in peace and prayed that he would find comfort among the Angels.
Chiwetalu Agu wrote a heartfelt tribute to him, noting how he poured so much passion, sacrifice and heart into his craft. He noted how Alex was young, talented and full of promise, and it hurt to see his light go out so soon. Telling him to rest in peace, Chiwetalu said the stage and screen haven’t just lost an actor but a storyteller who still has many roles left to bring to life.
Refreshing your memory, news broke out last month that the light-skinned actor had passed away on Monday, May 11th, after a battle with Cancer and was 40 years old.
In a heartbreaking statement, his family announced that the actor had passed away after a brief but courageous battle. According to the statement, he passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
On Wednesday, June 10th, a Service of Songs was held for the actor at the Monarch Event Centre, Lekki. As expected, many celebrities attended the event to honour the late actor.
Last year, netizens expressed concern about Alex’s absence on social media. The light-skinned actor hasn’t been active on Instagram since 2024.
Speaking up for him, Oma Nnadi had addressed those sending her messages about him. Oma told them to stop looking for Alex as he is healthy, well and fine. She noted how everyone must not be on social media.
The talented actor was later spotted in a video with some kids.
