Alex Ekubo
As Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo’s remains arrived for burial on Thursday, the ancient town of Arochukwu, Abia State, was overcome with grief and sorrow.
After a protracted fight with kidney cancer, the 40-year-old actor passed away on May 11.
His remains was transported home in a motorcade, stopping briefly at the Eze Arochukwu palace before moving on to his family property.
The monarch was seen praying over the actor’s casket with one of his chiefs in a widely shared video.
When Ekubo’s sister saw the coffin, her emotions ran strong. She had to be held after breaking down in tears and attempting to get into the ambulance that was transporting her brother’s corpse.
Crowds of bystanders and sympathizers swarmed the streets to pay their final respects after seeing the terrible scenario.
To honor him, a number of his coworkers also showed up in Arochukwu.
Omoni Oboli, Yomi Casual, Kevin Ikeduba, Ini Edo, and IK Ogbonna participated in a somber march through the village.
In remembrance, they carried his pictures and wore T-shirts with the late actor’s photos embossed on them.
Even now, Ekubo is still buried in his hometown.
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