“I won’t cry for Alexx Ekubo”: Williams Uchemba ignites reactions. speaks on actor’s last moments

“I won’t cry for Alexx Ekubo”: Williams Uchemba ignites reactions. speaks on actor’s last moments

  • Nollywood fans and colleagues are heartbroken over the death of Alexx Ekubo
  • But his close friend Williams Uchemba took a different route to grieve the late actor
  • In a deep tribute, Uchemba chose not to mourn with tears as he spoke on Alexx’s final moments

Nollywood star Williams Uchemba has stirred emotions online with a heartfelt tribute to his late colleague Alexx Ekubo.

Williams explained why he will not shed tears over the actor’s passing.

Williams Uchemba reveals why he won’t shed tears for Alexx Ekubo
The reason Williams Uchemba refuses to cry for Alexx Ekubo trends online. Credit: @williamsuchemba, @alexxekubo
Source: Instagram

In a moving message shared on social media, Uchemba reflected on life, faith, and the inevitability of death.

He described Alexx as someone who belonged to Jesus and had simply “transitioned” from this world.

According to him, the most important years of a man’s life are his final ones, and he expressed gratitude that Alexx reportedly spent his last years drawing closer to God.

Uchemba’s words carried both humour and deep faith as he imagined his friend reunited with his mother in heaven, joking that Alexx should look out for her by listening for her favourite phrase, “Jehovah bu EZE” (Jesus is King).

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He also playfully urged Alexx to ask Solomon where he hid all his wealth, saying, “we still dey find am.”

The comedian spoke on how Alexx spent his last moments on earth, as he expressed delight in knowing he spent them with his creator.

“The most important time of a man's life is his last few years on earth, and I am happy you spent yours more in the presence of your maker.”

Concluding his tribute, Uchemba explained why he would not cry:

“I no go cry for you oo. Cos your smart head done leave us for this nonsense world escape. Igbo boy 😂😂😂.”

The actor emphasised that Alexx had escaped the troubles of the world and was now in a better place, leaving fans touched by his mix of humour and faith.

See his post below:

Netizens react to Williams Uchemba's tribute

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

beekaybillions said:

"Such a soothing caption to ease this pain 😢."

_mrsdee__ said:

"The fact that you said he spent his last few years in God's presence gave me some chills. I feel a lot more relieved now! I won't cry no more😢 rest easy Alex!"

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thatgurl_quinci said:

"I cried like i knew him personally 💔his death and mobad has to be the one that has broken me the most 💔."

goldengirl_171 said:

"Omo Since yesterday I just Dey reason this thing called life."

bad_boi.d said:

"If u have been in this position, u will understand why he wrote it like this He definitely will cry so hard, just a way to console himself😢 it’s not easy."

officialmeri_madeinheaven said:

"Someone should check on Williams, people who drop such tributes are in self denial, and grief the most, i see the grief in every laughing emoji, I have gone through loses, I know exactly how it feels 😢."
Williams Uchemba’s emotional truth about Alexx Ekubo trends
Williams Uchemba shares reason he won’t mourn Alexx Ekubo. Credit: @alexxekubo
Source: Instagram

Alexx Ekubo’s last appearance on a movie set

Legit.ng earlier reported that a video of Alexx Ekubo's last appearance on a movie set went viral online, leaving many confused in pain.

While many were expecting a big comeback from the actor who has been away from the social scene for over two years, death came and snatched him away.

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In the clip, the actor was seen arriving at a movie set 30 minutes late, where he further apologised to the cast and crew in a playful manner.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue a program in media and communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.