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Kunle Remi Pays Emotional Tribute to Alex Ekubo
Kunle Remi tribute to Alex Ekubo highlights faith, kindness and grief following the Nollywood actor’s death at 40
Nigerian actor Kunle Remi has paid an emotional tribute to late Nollywood star Alex Ekubo following the actor’s death after a battle with cancer.
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Kunle Remi shared the heartfelt message in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, days after Alex Ekubo reportedly died on Monday, May 11, at the age of 40.
The actor described Alex Ekubo as “the definition of a good man” and said the loss had deeply hurt him. Kunle Remi, however, said his greatest consolation was the late actor’s Christian faith.
“Alex Ikuku was a good man. It is weird saying was,” Kunle Remi said in the video. “This hurts, but the only thing that gives me joy is that he was a lover of Christ, so he is at peace.”
Kunle Remi explained that he had reached out privately to Alex Ekubo during his illness but chose to respect the late actor’s wish for privacy after noticing his withdrawal from public life.
The actor said social media pressure may have influenced Alex Ekubo’s decision to stay away from the spotlight during his health struggles.
“I reached out to him, saw it, respected it and stepped back,” Kunle Remi said. “I respect the privacy he chose because he saw what social media can do.”
The moving tribute also reflected on kindness, faith and the fleeting nature of fame. Kunle Remi urged people to prioritise compassion over popularity and wealth.
“Your social media followers and bank accounts don’t matter if you aren’t kind,” the actor added. “Love Christ and be on His side.”
The family of Alex Ekubo earlier confirmed his death in a statement, revealing that the actor died at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
According to the statement, Alex Ekubo faced his illness with remarkable strength, unwavering faith and enduring hope throughout his final months.
The actor’s death has triggered widespread grief across Nollywood, with colleagues and fans remembering him for his calm personality, grace and talent.
Concerns about Alex Ekubo’s prolonged absence from social media had emerged last year after the actor stopped posting online in 2024.
Actress Oma Nnadi had previously dismissed rumours surrounding his disappearance, insisting that he was healthy and simply keeping away from social media.
Alex Ekubo was later seen in a video spending time with children, a moment many fans revisited following news of his death.
In previous years, the late actor had shared reflective messages about humanity, compassion and loss, particularly after the deaths of singer Mohbad and actor Junior Pope.
Those comments have since resurfaced online, with many fans describing them as powerful and heartbreaking in hindsight.
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Kunle Remi’s tribute has become one of the most poignant reactions from the entertainment industry, highlighting not only grief but also the enduring impact Alex Ekubo had on friends and colleagues.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.
Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.
The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.
“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.
Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.
An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.
Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.
Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.
The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.
In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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