The family of Alexx Ekubo has announced funeral arrangements for the late Nollywood actor.
The film star died on May 11 after battling stage 4 kidney cancer.
The announcement was made in a post shared on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday, which included the burial programme and a photo of the deceased.
According to the post, a service of songs will be held on June 10 at The Monarch Event Center in Lekki, Lagos.
It added that the wake will take place on June 17 at the family residence in Arochukwu, Abia state, while the funeral service and interment are scheduled for June 18 in Arochukwu, followed by a reception.
“With profound sorrow, yet gratitude to God for a life so beautifully lived and deeply impactful, we officially announce the funeral arrangements of our beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and colleague, Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke,” the post reads.
“The overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support, and strength shown to the family during this painful period has been truly humbling. Words cannot fully express our gratitude. Alexx was deeply loved, and your kindness continues to remind us that his light, compassion, faith, and impact on so many lives will never be forgotten.
“Alexx was deeply loved, and your kindness continues to remind us that his light, compassion, faith, and impact on so many lives will never be forgotten.
“We warmly invite family, friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers to join us as we honour and celebrate his beautiful life, enduring legacy, and the precious memories he gave us all.”
The family also urged the public to keep the actor’s wife and relatives in their prayers during the mourning period.
“Please continue to keep Alexx, his wife, and the entire family in your prayers during this difficult time,” it added.
Born in Port Harcourt on April 10, 1986, Ekubo began his acting career in 2003 with a role in ‘Sinners in the House’. He also featured in hundreds of Nollywood films.
In 2012, he won the ‘Most Promising Actor’ award at the Best of Nollywood Awards, followed by ‘Best Supporting Actor’ honours in 2013 and again in 2020.