Videos from the burial of late Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo have flooded social media, leaving fans in tears.
The 40‑year‑old, who died on May 11, 2026, after battling metastatic kidney cancer, was laid to rest today, June 18, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State. His final rites followed a service of songs on June 10 and a wake‑keep on June 17.
Clips show his wife, Anwuli, carrying his portrait with female relatives in white beside her. Pallbearers in crisp white suits followed a white casket along a red carpet. Another video caught a woman reading scripture as the pastor preached. Friends and colleagues, including Ik Ogbonna, were visibly heartbroken.
The ceremony drew big names — Ini Edo, Obi Cubana, Omoni Oboli and Deyemi Okanlawon — as family, friends and fans said goodbye. Known for his vibrant personality and many films, Alexx’s passing has left a hole in the industry and among those who loved his kindness off‑screen.
Fans poured out their feelings online. One viewer even said her heart was beating really fast as the videos spread.
Here are some netizens’ reactions to the burial videos:
@cynthiachinecherem wrote:
“My heart beats faster😢”
@officialnancypaul commented:
“😢😢😢😢my heart is beating really fast 🤦🏼♀️😭”
@loveify24 said:
“I couldn’t sleep last night, if I’m feeling like this how about the family members 😢😢😢 God I forbid this kind of pain o 💔 😢😢”
@sophie_stevens01 reacted:
“I wish his wife will be able to mourn him freely as much as her heart wishes to, even me that has never met him , I can’t hold myself , let alone someone that married him, like just mourn him with reckless abandon and not be worried about who sees her or not . May God rest his soul .”
@digitalwealthbyvivian wrote:
“Never cried for a stranger like this before😢”
@empressgeniphar_ commented:
“I’m crying too much oooo please easy with the post ooo 😢😢😢😢😢😢”
@skin_dudu_ said:
“Chaiii.. Alex this hurt oooooo😭😭😭😭😭😭 cant even concentrate”
Earlier, his sister Tressure Ekubo shared personal photos hours before the burial and wrote on TikTok about missing his late‑night calls, calling him her safe space.
