- Alexx Ekubo, a Nollywood actor, was laid to rest in Arochukwu, Abia State, on June 18.
- The funeral attracted a large gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and sympathizers.
- The atmosphere was filled with deep emotions as attendees paid their final respects.
It was a deeply sorrowful scene in Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday, June 18, as late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo was finally laid to rest in his hometown.
Family, friends, colleagues, and sympathisers gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects, with emotions running high as the beloved actor was committed to mother earth.
However, one particular moment at the graveside stood out and left many in tears.
A viral video from the burial captured Alexx Ekubo’s wife, Anwuli Ekubo, in an intensely emotional farewell that many have described as her final act of love for her late husband.
Visibly overwhelmed with grief and supported by Alexx’s sister, the mourning widow struggled to contain her emotions as she approached the graveside.
Before performing the final rites, she paused to offer prayers beside the burial site, standing in quiet pain and reflection.
She then leaned in for a final kiss goodbye, a heartbreaking gesture that deeply moved those in attendance.
Afterwards, she carried out the traditional “dust to dust” rite, marking the final separation between husband and wife.
Reports also suggest that Anwuli Ekubo is currently expecting a baby, a detail that added even more emotional weight to the already painful moment for the family and mourners.
Throughout the ceremony, Alexx Ekubo’s sister remained by her side, offering steady support as she completed the final rites.
Following the release of the video online, many social media users expressed sadness, describing the scene as one of the most emotional farewell moments seen in Nollywood in recent times.
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Read some comments below:
@The_Ngozi:”She can’t even wail & mourn properly because of her condition. It’s crazy mehn”
@kerrygold_A:”Very heartbreaking She didn’t even enjoy her husband His kids too”
@DebiUsifo:”Broke my heart fr… pray for God’s mercies”
@green_special04:”Only those that have lost someone special can understand the pain , dem no dey explain this type of pain to person to understand”
@Optimighty:”There are unspoken words going through the wife mind at the moment.. if she has the opportunity she must be converting with her creator with questions… OMG”
