Nigeria’s popular comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, widely known as AY Comedian, has continued to pay tribute to the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo.
After previously sharing details about Alexx Ekubo’s final moments, AY made another emotional post, shedding more light on the actor’s private struggles before his passing.
“Watching his lifeless body right in front of me, I can honestly say that even in death, he looked peaceful. He looked like someone who had carried pain quietly for too long and finally found rest.”
AY revealed that the late actor kept his health challenges away from friends and colleagues, choosing not to burden anyone with what he was going through.
“He never shared or disclosed issues concerning his health with any of us. And that is the part that should make all of us pause.”
Furthermore, AY Makun noted that the glamorous and cheerful lifestyle celebrities often portray on social media does not always reflect the reality of their private lives.
According to him, many public figures silently battle personal struggles behind the scenes, despite appearing happy in the spotlight.
“Some are battling sickness. Some are battling depression. Some are battling loneliness. Some are battling family issues. Some are battling the pressure of being judged by people who do not know them personally. “
The comedian drew a comparison between Alexx, who reportedly battled stage four liver cancer, and movie star Chadwick Boseman, who delivered an outstanding performance in the hit movie Black Panther while quietly fighting colon cancer.
“Sammie Okposo faced public shame and personal battles before his sudden passing. Caroline Flack became a global reminder of how public humiliation and online cruelty can break a human being. The painful truth is this: we do not always know what people are carrying,” AY said
The comedian further condemned individuals who turn other people’s pain and personal struggles into content for social media entertainment.
He added: “Someone may be trying to hustle just to stay alive, while we use their pain to catch cruise. Science may not say trolling causes cancer, but we know that constant stress, humiliation, depression and emotional pressure can worsen a person’s health, break their spirit, run into their shadows and make their private battles even harder to fight,”
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