Alexx Ekubo: Man in Actor's Hometown Shares Rare Video of Setup For Burial, Sparks Reactions

Alexx Ekubo: Man in Actor's Hometown Shares Rare Video of Setup For Burial, Sparks Reactions

  • A Nigerian photographer in Arochukwu shared a rare video of Alexx Ekubo’s burial setup and shared what he observed
  • This comes days after family and friends gathered to mourn the late actor at a service of songs ceremony held in Lagos
  • After sharing a video from the venue of the actor’s burial in his hometown, many who saw the video shared their thoughts

A Nigerian photographer who saw a rare video of the arrangement made for the burial of Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, posted the picture online.

Nollywood fans were thrown into mourning when Alexx Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with metastatic kidney cancer.

A man who travelled to the actor’s hometown shared a clip of the setup for the burial.
A man in Alexx Ekubo's hometown shares rare video of burial setup. Photo: Oga Yenne TV
Source: UGC

A service of songs was held in his honour on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Lagos, and plans are underway for his wake-keep and burial on the 17th and 18th of June at his hometown in Arochukwu, Abia State.

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Man shares Alexx Ekubo's burial setup clip

On his Facebook page, Oga Yenne TV stated that he visited Arochukwu and was on the ground to bring live updates.

The post was captioned:

"We are live at the ancient town of Arochukwu for the burial of Alexx Ekubo happening tomorrow!"

Watch the Facebook video below:

Reactions trail man's video from Alexx Ekubo's hometown

Many took to the comments to mourn the deceased.

Ndanti Fuud said:

"Your video invokes the exact emotion you want. One of the beautiful qualities of a videographer."

Don Joe said:

"I pray make rain no fall if not na wahala."

Ekomobong Bassey Asada said:

"Ammanagwu Arochukwu my second home. Omenuko tower. Rest on Alex."

Lolo Edu said:

"I was thinking if you will be able to make it. But I'm glad. I'm sticking here."

Joy Obeya Jnr said:

"What is the meaning of of life? What are we here for my day is mess up."

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Cherry Brand said:

"Never cried for a stranger like this. It’s hurts so bad. May your soul rest in peace bright one."

Emmy UbonAbasi said:

"Tomorrow Please carry us along with every detail God bless you."

Chi Gold Chiamaka said:

"Sometimes I do feel like this is a joke may ur rest in peace."

Felistus Munyalo said:

"God's comfort and strength to the family and the Nollywood Community."
A man in Alexx Ekubo's hometown shares rare video of burial setup.
A man who travelled to Alex Ekubo’s hometown shared a clip of the setup for the burial. Photo: Alexx Ekubo
Source: Instagram

In a related story, Pastor Jerry Eze shared the plan he had made with Alexx Ekubo and how his death didn't make it come to pass, sparking mixed reactions from many netizens.

Pastor Ighodalo speaks about Alexx Ekubo's wife

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the senior pastor of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, spoke about how Alexx Ekubo’s wife, Anwuli, had behaved since the demise of her husband.

He made this known at the service of songs held for late actor Alexx Ekubo on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Monarch Event Centre in Lagos.

The pastor, who spoke at the event, shared his observation about the actor’s wife, Anwuli, and why he appreciated her.

Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is an award-winning Reuters-certified journalist with 5+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. She has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng