The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has confirmed his death at age 40 following a courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
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Punch Newspaper
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May 13, 2026
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The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has confirmed his death at age 40 following a courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
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Punch Newspaper
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May 13, 2026
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People
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Medium Priority
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The Punch is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded on August 8, 1970. The newspaper's aim is said to be to "inform, educate and entertain Nigerians and the world at large."
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Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke was born 10 April 1986 in port Harcourt. He isa native from Arochukwu Abia State. He is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway.
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