Alexx Ekubo, one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces, has reportedly died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 40 years old.
Some outlets that spoke to family sources report that his prolonged absence from social media was due to an illness. His last post online was in December 2024, shortly after his broken engagement made headlines.
Alex Ekubo built a career across film and television that made him a fixture of Nigerian popular culture for over a decade.
Colleagues and fans have begun paying tribute across social media, with many expressing shock at the news.
This is a developing story.
