[TRENDING] Netizens reacts over Angela Okorie burning outfit she wore to Alex Ekubo’s burial
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has stirred reactions on social media after revealing that she burned the outfit she wore to the burial of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Alex Ekubo was laid to rest on June 18 in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
Following the burial ceremony, Okorie took to Instagram to explain why she chose to destroy the outfit she wore to the event.
According to the actress, her godmother advised her that clothes worn to burial ceremonies should not be kept but instead burned.
Sharing a photo of the outfit, she wrote: “This is the outfit I wore to Alex’s burial. My godmother said it is not good to have cloth you wore to a burial around you. You burn them. So family and friends, take note. I felt I should share this information. May the Lord keep us and bless us with long life.”
Her post quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users questioning why she made the act public, while others defended her right to follow her beliefs.
Reacting, one user wrote: “Is Alex burial the first she would ever attend in her life? And what happened to the clothes she wore to previous burials? This is clout chasing at its best.”
Another commenter said: “Now I understand why he chose to keep his health issue private. RIP Alex.”
Some also criticised the selective nature of the act, with one user commenting: “She kept the bag, shoes, wig and jewelry though. Selective burning.”
Another reaction read: “Omo na wah oh. In as much as I don’t believe in this, do you still have to bring this to the public? For what purpose, spiritual cleansing or what?”
Others argued that publicising the act was unnecessary, with some accusing the actress of seeking attention following the actor’s death.
However, some users defended her decision, saying cultural and traditional beliefs differ and should be respected.
One supporter wrote: “Yes she is meant to burn it and forget all the memory because in the ancient era they use those cloth to send death to the family of people who have died.”
Another commenter offered a more balanced view, saying: “Everyone with their belief. We all will die one day. Even after practising these beliefs, death can still come early. Just try your best to live a life of impact.”
Angela Okorie has yet to respond to the criticism and debate sparked by her post.