The death of actor Alex Ekubo, came to many especially his colleagues as a big surprise because the news about his sickness was kept under wrap by family and those close to him.
The testimony and comments by colleagues and friends, have shown the personality of the late Alex Ekubo: kind, friendly, caring and approachable. One of his colleagues described him as everybody’s friend.
Since his passage was announced yesterday, a lot of his colleagues have been pouring out their hearts in pain over the loss of a great a great actor, who loved and made everyone around him happy. Some of them have paid soul touching tributes to a young man who came, saw and conquered early.
Their tributes is a testimony to the kind of life the late actor lived. It showed how much he was loved and how he carried his burden without disturbing the world.
Here’s an excepts of their tributes
Actor Richard Mofe Damijo
“Life is not only fickle, it can also feel unreal. Even as I type this, I still struggle to fully process it, and it deeply saddens me to hear this news.
“Rest in peace to a truly great soul. You came, you saw, and you conquered. We are proud of the life you lived, the journey you embraced, and the legacy you leave behind. Sleep well, our dear Alex”.
Actress Kehinde Bankole:
“Some news just breaks the heart in many pieces. May God console all hearts receiving this shocking news of the passing of one of our most formidable players in our industry.A GOOD MAN and amazing soul Alex Ekubo. Your light did shine. We never really end, rest in peace Alex”
Actress Uche Elendu:
“Life is a market, some buy, sell make profit and go, while some incur losses and still go, overall the most important thing is to profit. Philippians 1:21
“We lost a Gem! Our hearts are broken, but Heaven gained an Angel and I’m glad Alex found Peace with God! Deeply Painful, Sail with the Angels Alex!
“You left large Footprints in the sands of our Hearts.You are an Angel because you possessed a heart so pure
Actress Judy Austin
“I chose to CELEBRATE the life he lived. How he left people better and happier than when he met them. How his positive energy is known to all who have met him.
“I celebrate the wonderful life he lived and the positive impact he will be remembered for. It’s not about when or how we go but how well we lived. Death is a debt owed by all.
“May God give his family and close friends the fortitude to bear this loss.
“May his Guardian Angel lead him safely to his Chi and his Ancestors
May His Gentle Soul find Eternal Peace, Amen”.
Actor/Politician – Kenneth Okonkwo
“It is unthinkable that Alex Ekubo is gone. Is this not a further confirmation that we are all pilgrims on earth? Let us look inwards into our lives and make amends for we do not know the time or hour we shall be called home. It is sad.
“I knew him as a happy, jolly good fellow. Quite respectful and very talented as an actor. My deepest condolences to his immediate family and the Nollywood family.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing”.
Actor Mofe Duncan:
“This ain’t right. You don’t deserve this. The world doesn’t deserve to see you leave us so soon Bro. This wasn’t the plan… but God knows best.
“You had an aura, so many memories with you Bro, grateful to God that He allowed you share your gift & light with the world.
“I always pride myself as being the nicest actor to the crew members on set, but many times I was informed you “out-niced” me. And I didn’t argue with it, neither was I surprised.
“Rest well EKU-BO!!! Rest well my friend.
“Duncan Donuts (As Alexx would always call me.)”
Actor/blogger – Williams Uchemba
“This is not the end brother because we don’t really die we just transition
Alex belongs to Jesus and Jesus has taken his baby
“The most important time of a mans life is his last few years on earth and I am happy you spent yours more in the presence of your maker.
“Till we meet again brother.
