A somber wave engulfed Arochukwu as mourners gathered to bid a tearful farewell to a cherished Nollywood luminary whose legacy touched countless hearts.


(Alexx Ekubo. Photo by Daily Post)

Arochukwu stood still on Thursday as the remains of beloved actor Alexx Ekubo returned home, marking a poignant chapter in the town’s history.

The 40-year-old star, known for his charismatic screen presence, succumbed to kidney cancer on May 11 after a courageous battle.

His final journey began with a solemn procession, pausing at the Eze Arochukwu’s palace where traditional rites were observed before proceeding to his ancestral home.

In an emotional moment captured on video, the monarch offered prayers over Ekubo’s casket while a chief stood by in solemn reverence.

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