The final earthly journey began for star actor, Alexx Ekubo on Wednesday June 10, 2026, when celebrities, showbiz stars, his Nollywood colleagues, family, friends and fans converged at Monarch events centre in Lekki, Lagos to honour his memory with a service of songs program.
The even, marks the commencement of the funeral rites of the actor, who died on May 11, 2026, following a prolonged battle with kidney cancer.
The service of songs had Pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze who led prayers while gospel musicians including Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo and Kaestrings performed.
Showbiz personalities who converged at the event included Kaffy Bello, Chioma Chukwuka, Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Ruth Kadiri, IK Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, and Mike Godson.
Also in attendance, were comedian AY Makun, media personality Frank Edoho, nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest, as well as music stars Yemi Alade, Kcee and Chike.
The funeral will climax with interment on June 18 in his hometown of Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State after a wake keep scheduled for June 17.
