Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
Summary
Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo died at age 40 after a long fight with cancer. He was known for his roles in Nigerian movies and music videos and had won several awards for his acting and humanitarian work.Key Facts
- Alexx Ekubo died in a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.
- He was 40 years old at the time of his death.
- Ekubo acted in films like Weekend Getaway and the music video Johnny by Yemi Alade.
- He won multiple awards, including Best Supporting Actor in 2013 and Best Lead Actor in 2022 at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
- He received recognition for his charity work, including a Nigerian National Award of Excellence in 2021.
- Ekubo studied law at the University of Calabar and started acting in 2005.
- He was named one of the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 in 2020.
- Many friends and colleagues in Nigeria’s film industry expressed shock and sadness over his death.
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