Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, better known as AY, has written a motivational note to the public following the death of actor Alex Ekubo.
In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, he noted how life has gone on since Alex Ekubo’s burial. He pointed out how, after his burial, many rushed to catch flights, hurried back to work, markets opened, children went to school, wedding plans were made, and phones kept ringing.
AY said the painful reminder is that life never pauses for anyone. He explained that no matter how loved, famous, or wealthy one is, the world keeps moving when they leave.
The comedian said the greatest lesson is not how long we live, but how well we love.
“On Thursday, we laid Alex to rest.
As the dust settled on his grave, life quietly continued.
Some people rushed to catch flights.
Some hurried back to work.
Markets opened.
Children went to school.
World Cup football matches were played.
Traffic returned to the roads.
Laughter echoed somewhere.
Birthday cakes were cut.
Wedding plans were made.
Phones kept ringing.
Bills still had to be paid.
Dreams still demanded pursuit.
The painful reminder is that life never pauses for anyone.
No matter how loved we are, how famous we become, how much wealth we gather, or how many hearts we touch, the world keeps moving when we are gone.
Perhaps that is why the greatest lesson is not how long we live, but how well we live.
To love deeply.
To forgive quickly.
To be kind and generous.
To leave footprints that time cannot erase.
Because one day, for each of us, life will continue without us, too.
Until then, let us make every moment count.
Rest in peace, Alex”.
After Alex’s funeral, Ayo shared the voice note that Alex recorded before his passing. The comedian made it known that he wasn’t sharing it for sympathy but for reflection.
When the news of Alex’s death topped headlines, he shared his last moment with him, saying the actor was still smiling even in death. Makun expressed how some losses don’t feel real, no matter how many times one tries to process them.
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.
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.
