Nollywood’s Alex Ekubo dies after long battle with ailment

Ebun Emmanuel –May 12,2026

Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is dead. He was 40.

He was said to have died after a complication with kidney ailment which he had been battling.

His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his colleagues, Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe, who claimed to be his ally.

Sharing on her Instagram story, Akindele wrote, “Hmmmmmm. Rest in peace, Alex. I tried to reach out to see you one more time but guess you knew best. May your kind soul, rest in peace, Alex. ‘Ore mi like you fondly called, me, I will always remember and cherish the good times we shared together. Rest in Peace, Alex.”

Ninalowo, who is now in the United States, also mourned on his page, writing, “Rest on, Alex. May God heal your family and us all.”

His family has not make any comment on the development.