The 40-year-old actor, known as ‘Chief Ikuku’, was buried at his family home on 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village. This burial marked the end of his week-long funeral rites.
The burial took place after a funeral service at Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, earlier that morning.
Alex Ekubo passed away on 11 May at Evercare Hospital in Lagos. He had been fighting advanced metastatic kidney cancer privately before his death.
The white-themed funeral
Most mourners wore white as arranged by the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family. They wanted to celebrate what they called “a life beautifully lived and deeply impactful.”
An emotional moment happened when they brought in the actor’s casket. Many family members and notable figures from entertainment and business came to Abia State to pay their last respects.
Some attendees included IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Ini Edo, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Ademoye, AY Makun, and businessman Obi Cubana.
The burial followed a service of songs on 10 June at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. Many celebrities, business leaders, and politicians gathered to honour him there too.
Touching tribute from his bodyguard
During the wake-keep at the family home on Wednesday evening, the actor’s longtime bodyguard, called “Commando,” gave a heartfelt tribute.
Ekubo’s personal bodyguard
As reported earlier, he spoke of Ekubo as more than just a boss. He called him a father figure, mentor, and close friend.
“You were not just my boss; you were my mentor, my big brother, my confidence, one of the most important people in my life,” the bodyguard said, fighting back tears. “All day I stayed at the door calling ‘Chief Ikuku’. You left me shattered. Your Commando is shattered.”
His legacy
Before he died, Ekubo had stepped back from public events and social media since December 2024 to focus on his health.
Born on 10 April 1986 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, he became famous after finishing as first runner-up in the 2010 Mr Nigeria competition. He started acting in 2005 in the film Sinners in the House.
Over his career, he appeared in many popular films, including Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story, A Sunday Affair, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and Weekend Getaway.
After the burial, a private reception for guests and community members took place at Mary Slessor School grounds.
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