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Pulse · Jun 19, 2026
The funeral ceremony of Nollywood star Alex Ekubo, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at age 40, after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer, was attended by a high-powered delegation, with top celebrities and dignitaries arriving in Arochukwu, Abia State.
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The funeral ceremony of Nollywood star Alex Ekubo, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at age 40, after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer, was attended by a high-powered delegation, with top celebrities and dignitaries arriving in Arochukwu, Abia State.
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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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