"People Have Been Calling Me Alexx Ekubo": Man Clears Air Over Alleged Resemblance to Late Actor
- A Nigerian man has come online to clear the air after allegedly being mistaken for late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo
- In a now-viral video posted via the official TikTok app, the man stated that he was on a live video when people suddenly began calling him Alexx
- The young man spoke at length about the situation, and also reflected on how one person created so much impact on people
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A Nigerian man addressed his followers after he was mistakenly linked to the late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo.
The situation unfolded during a live video that unexpectedly drew attention from fans of the late actor.
Source: TikTok
Man sends message to Alexx Ekubo's fans
The man, known on TikTok by the handle @habibi, explained that he rarely went live.
On that particular occasion he decided to speak about mindset, personal alignment, growth and the value of kindness.
He intended the session to focus on choosing positivity, compassion and gratitude.
Only a handful of viewers were present at the start. Then comments began to fill the screen as people addressed him by another name, Alexx Ekubo.
The audience grew rapidly as viewers believed they were seeing a familiar face from the film industry.
As he continued, he realised the reason behind the surge in attention.
Many participants were expressing grief and recalling a late actor that they cherished.
He observed how strongly people responded to the memory of the actor and noted the depth of feeling shown in their messages.
That reaction made him reflect on the mark one person could leave on others.He described the experience as a lesson in legacy.
He had planned to discuss how individuals could leave evidence of goodness through love, smiles and thoughtful action.
Instead, he witnessed it firsthand as thousands spoke about the actor’s character and impact.
He concluded that even after a person passed, the affection and lives touched continued to speak on their behalf.
Source: Instagram
The situation reminded him that time was uncertain, but choices about how to live remained within everyone’s control.
He ended by extending sympathy to the late actor’s family, friends and admirers.
He offered comfort to all who mourned and acknowledged the loss felt across the community.
The young man also described the late actor as unique and expressed hope that his memory would encourage others to show more love, kindness and understanding.
The live video, which began as a talk on personal growth, became a tribute to a life that continued to inspire.
Reactions trail man's p GCost about Alexx Ekubo
Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the post.
@ifyvictoria said:
"Alex fine pass u abeg talk another thing no comparison u no even near at all."
@Gy Jah said:
"But I have a question for you bro, having gone through Alex profile which I believe you do, do you think you both look alike?"
@Uzoamaka said:
"Came online and this is the first video I came across,went through your profile he looks a little bit like our dearest Alex Ekubo."
@Oma said:
"Any time i see the guy live my heart will beat so fast i didn’t even know other people where noticing it too."
@peakypromise2 said:
"I Just went through his videos, do you know he also loves reading the bible and praying too, he loves to talk about God too."
@Racheal added:
"Abeg no vex me this morning, watin be this?"
See the post below:
Lady grieves over late Alexx Ekubo
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady expressed her grief on social media over the passing of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo.
The actor died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40 after a illness with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Source: Legit.ng
