Family Announces June 18 For Alexx Ekubo’s Burial

THE family of the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has announced his funeral arrangements, starting from June 10, in Arochukwu, Abia State.
In a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday, May 25, the family said Ekubo, who died on May 11, at the age of 40, would be honoured with a series of funeral rites by family, friends, colleagues, fans and well-wishers.
The statement, signed by Alex Oji Ekubo Okwaraeke, on behalf of the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family, described the late actor as a man whose life was marked by “love, warmth, generosity, laughter and an unwavering devotion to God and the people he cherished.”
The family also expressed appreciation for the support and condolences received since his passing, saying: “The overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support and strength shown to the family during this painful period has been truly humbling.”
According to the funeral programme, a service of songs will be held on June 10 at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos State, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with guests expected to wear white attire.
A wake keep holds on June 17 at the family residence in Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State, while funeral service and interment takes place on June 18 in Arochukwu, followed by a reception at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village.
The family had earlier announced that Ekubo died at Evercare Hospital following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, after what they described as a brief, but courageous battle with the illness.
Born in Port Harcourt, Ekubo rose to prominence after emerging first runner-up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria pageant before going into acting.