“You Kept Telling Me You Are Fine” – Funke Akindele Mourns Alexx Ekubo’s Death

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has mourned the death of her colleague Alexx Ekubo, who died after battling cancer for a long time.

KanyiDaily reported that Alexx Ekubo died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40, although his family and management had not confirmed the news at the time of filing this report.

Reacting through her Instagram page, Funke Akindele expressed sadness as she remembered her last conversations with the actor and the messages she sent before hearing about his reported death.

She revealed that she made several attempts to contact him because she wanted to see him again, but things did not turn out as she had hoped.

The actress said she kept checking on him and sending voice notes, while Ekubo continued to assure her that he was doing well.

Funke lamented that she believed they would reunite soon, only to later realise that the meeting would never happen because of his death.

She wrote, “I really tried to reach out. to see you one more time but guess you knew best. May your kind soul rest in peace Alex.  Ore mi like you fondly called, me, I will always remember and cherish the good times we shared together. REST IN PEACE ALEX

“It’s so hard. chai. going through all the messages i sent. You kept telling me you are fine. I kept sending voice notes. alex. chai. God knows best. I really wanted to see you!!! You said we will see soon. you ghosted me. chai REST WELL ORE MI.”

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