Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has paid an emotional tribute to late actor Alexx Ekubo, describing his death as a devastating loss to the Nigerian film industry.
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In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday and obtained by POLITICS NIGERIA, Agu expressed deep sorrow over Ekubo’s passing, praising him as a talented, committed actor with a bright future ahead.
“Rest in peace, Alexx Ekubo. I am deeply saddened by your passing. As a fellow actor and someone who has walked this path for many years, I know how much passion, sacrifice, and heart you poured into your craft,” he said.
He further noted that Nollywood had lost not just an actor, but a gifted storyteller whose legacy would continue to live on.
“You were young, talented, and full of promise, and it hurts to see a life like yours go out so soon. The stage and screen have lost not just an actor, but a storyteller who still had so many roles left to bring to life,” he added.
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Agu also extended condolences to Ekubo’s family, praying for strength and comfort for those grieving his loss.
According to earlier reports, Ekubo died at the age of 40, following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, according to his family.
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