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Alexx Ekubo

Sweet 16 • Adanne

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...

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Known For

Actor

Country

Nigeria

Born

Apr 9, 1986 – May 11, 2026

Latest Credit

Sweet 16 (2026)

Box Office

₦1,292,896,476

Overview

Biography

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.

Known For

Sweet 16

Movie

Adanne

Movie

A Weekend Fiasco

Movie

Conversations in Transit

Movie

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At a glance

Birth Date

Apr 9, 1986

Death Date

May 11, 2026

Lifespan

40 years

Place of Birth

Port Harcourt

Country

Nigeria

Primary Craft

Actor

Known For

Actor

Popularity

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Awards

0 wins, 1 nominations

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Filmography

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21 credits

2.7 average rating

₦1,292,896,476

Sweet 16

Movie

Acting

Year

2026

Rating

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Box Office

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Adanne

Movie

Acting • Folarin

Year

2026

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Box Office

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A Weekend Fiasco

Movie

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

2.0

Box Office

₦32,291,125

Conversations in Transit

Movie

Acting • Mohammed

Year

2024

Rating

3.5

Box Office

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Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story

Movie

Acting

Year

2023

Rating

—

Box Office

₦55,589,125

Rush Hour

Movie

Acting

Year

2023

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A Sunday Affair

Movie

Acting

Year

2023

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The Blood Covenant

Movie

Acting • Obi

Year

2022

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Box Office

₦43,122,100

Devil In Agbada

Movie

Acting • Chinedu Cream

Year

2021

Rating

—

Box Office

₦42,583,250

Omo Ghetto: the Saga

Movie

Acting

Year

2020

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Box Office

₦636,129,120

Your Excellency

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Acting

Year

2019

Rating

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Box Office

₦186,340,948

The Bling Lagosians

Movie

Acting

Year

2019

Rating

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Box Office

₦120,135,139

Honors

Awards & nominations

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Year

2024

AMVCA 10

Best Supporting Actor

Nominee

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In the News

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News

I am still longing for Alex Ekubo's calls - Mother

Alex Ekubo's mother, Evangelist Mrs Jane Mmerechi Ekubo-Okwaraeke, shares an emotional tribute, expressing her longing for her late son's calls and prayers

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You were my anchor when my mother died, Alex Ekubo’s wife pens tribute

Alexx Ekubo's wife, Anwuli Ekubo-Okwareke, shares a heartfelt tribute in his funeral pamphlet, remembering him as her anchor and sunshine. Read her emotion

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Pregnancy claim at Alex Ekubo’s burial excites fans

A pregnancy claim at Alex Ekubo's burial in Arochukwu has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Read more about the emotional ceremony and tributes.

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Nollywood Stars storm Abia for Alex Ekubo’s burial ceremony

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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VIDEO: Obi Cubana, Ini Edo, Nancy Isime, others in Abia for Alexx Ekubo’s burial

Nollywood stars and dignitaries like Obi Cubana, Ini Edo, and Nancy Isime gathered in Abia for Alexx Ekubo's burial. Watch emotional videos from the funera

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