Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo’s death big loss to Abia, entertainment industry – Otti

The Abia Governor,  Alex Otti, has condoled the family of Ekubo over the death of their son and Nollywood actor,  Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke .

Otti who stated this on Thursday at Arochukwu, Abia State during a funeral service conducted for Ekubo  by the Streams of Joy Church ,  Governor Otti described the death of Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia State and the  Nigerian   entertainment industry .

The Governor who represented by his Chief of Staff,  Caleb Ajagba, said that the late actor was not only a celebrated entertainer but also a cultural ambassador, whose talent projected the image of Abia state and nation on the global stage.

He praised the late actor  for always carrying his roots with pride and demonstrating through hard work and discipline that dreams can be achieved regardless of one’s background, adding that his rise from  Arochukwu to becoming a household name across Africa and beyond remains a powerful inspiration to young people. 

“Alex possessed that rare gift of connecting with people.

Through his performances, he brought joy to homes, inspired

young people, and demonstrated that with discipline, dedication,

and excellence.

Governor Otti further encouraged the wife of the deceased,  the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family, the people of Arochukwu and the Nigerian creative industry to be strong, courageous and take solace in God.

Aged 40, Late Dr Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, who until his death was a renowned Nollywood actor and died as a result of complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, is survived by wife, parents, siblings and a host of other relatives.

The burial was attended by actors, actresses and other entertainers.