Top Nigerian celebrities from the movie, music and generally the entertainment industry on Wednesday attended the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Recall that Alex died on May 11, 2026, after battling complications linked to advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Ekubo died at Evercare Hospital, Lekki, Lagos State.
Alex Ekubo’s family had in a statement announced his funeral details.
The statement read: “With profound sorrow, yet gratitude to God for a life so beautifully lived and deeply impactful, we officially announce the funeral arrangements of our beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and colleague, Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke. Service of songs: Wednesday, 10th June 2026. Venue: The Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos Time: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM.
“Wake keep: Wednesday, 17th June 2026. Venue: 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State. Funeral service: Thursday, 18th June 2026. Venue: Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, Abia State. Interment: Thursday, 18th June 2026. Venue: 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State.”
The family added that a reception will follow immediately after the interment at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, Abia State.
They urged members of the public and fans of the late actor to keep his wife and the entire family in their prayers.
