IK Ogbonna and friends remember Alexx Ekubo six months after his death

Friends and family of the late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo have shared emotional tributes to mark six months since his death.
The tributes
On Thursday, 12 November 2026, actor IK Ogbonna, widely regarded as Ekubo's closest friend, posted a throwback video of the two of them on Instagram with a simple heart emoji, saying in a separate post that six months still felt like yesterday. Businessman Vintage Luxury also shared a tribute describing his late friend as rare, while Ekubo's sister posted a message saying she missed him more than life.
His death
Alexx Ekubo died on Monday, 11 May 2026, at a hospital in Lagos after complications from advanced kidney cancer. He was 40. His death shocked Nollywood, and tributes poured in from colleagues, fans and public figures. He was buried on 18 June 2026 in Arochukwu, Abia State, in a ceremony attended by many figures from the entertainment industry.
Background
Ekubo was one of Nollywood's best-known leading men and was known for his close friendship with IK Ogbonna.
- Ekubo died on 11 May 2026 aged 40.
- IK Ogbonna shared a throwback video.
- His sister and friends also posted tributes.
