Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has changed her Instagram profile picture to a dark image of her late colleague, Alex Ekubo, as a tribute following his death. Ekubo, a light-skinned actor known for his roles in Nollywood films, passed away on Monday, May 11th, at the age of 40 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. His family confirmed that he died at Evercare Hospital due to complications from the illness, describing his fight as brief but courageous. The news was first reported by Kemi Filani, who later noticed Isime's tribute on social media. Fans have flooded comment sections with messages of grief, including one user, Chinenyenwa, who wrote, "His death is so painful. They are truly mourning this time. So so sad. Me, that I haven't met him in person, I haven't gotten over the shock. Just when his work began to pay out." Ego Oyibo PnD shared similar sentiments, saying, "I haven't met Alex, but I haven't been myself. I hate death so much." A British user added, "Death is so final, it hurts." Prior to his passing, Ekubo had been absent from Instagram since 2024, prompting concern among fans. In response, actress Oma Nnadi had earlier defended his privacy, urging people to stop searching for him online and reminding them that not everyone needs to be active on social media. He was later seen in a video with children, offering brief reassurance. In 2023, following the death of singer Mohbad, Ekubo reflected on life's irony, noting how people mourn the dead but hold grudges against the living, envy the successful, and shun the poor. He also shared a heartfelt message after Junior Pope's death, praying for compassionate people during helpless moments instead of those eager to turn pain into content.
Nancy Isime's tribute to Alex Ekubo comes after months of public silence about his deteriorating health, during which time Oma Nnadi insisted he was fine. Ekubo spent his final months off social media while fans questioned his absence, yet those close to him downplayed concerns. His past reflections on death and exploitation now contrast sharply with how his own passing has drawn public attention. The same cycle he warned against—mournful outpourings after silence—has repeated itself.
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