A Nigerian lawyer, Ezinne Akudo, has taken to Instagram to mourn late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, sharing emotional memories from their longtime friendship.
Posting through her Instagram account, she revealed that she had known the actor for about 12 years and described him as someone who played the role of an older brother in her life.
As part of the tribute, Ezinne shared old videos of them together alongside screenshots of WhatsApp conversations they once had. In one of the chats, she had checked up on him during his absence from Instagram.
She wrote:
“Just checking in. Send proof of life.”
Alexx reportedly replied:
“Level where we dey, we no dey send proof of life. Light of all mankind. Iji ya.”
The grieving lawyer said the actor’s death left her deeply heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the loss. She described him as a wise and caring person who always looked out for her, checked on her progress, and encouraged her ambitions.
According to her, they shared a playful friendship filled with jokes and teasing. She recalled sending him random voice notes just to tease him, while he would jokingly complain about her lack of respect for his title and age.
Ezinne also praised Alexx for his kindness and warm personality, saying he had a special way of making people feel valued whenever they were around him.
She admitted that his passing left her confused, emotionally drained, angry, and shattered.
In her tribute, she wrote:
“WHAT A DEVASTATING BLOW! 12 years of friendship and every single year of knowing you, I remained in awe of your depth, your wisdom, and your reverence for God. You became the older brother I didn’t have. Fiercely protective. Always checking in. Always asking what I was working on, what I was planning, what was next for me.
“I’m going to miss sending you random voice notes insulting you for no reason. I’m going to miss your responses warning me about my lack of respect for you and your title. I’m going to miss telling you that you were not that much older than me and needed to relax. Who will bully me now? I’m really going to miss our banter. You were such a kind person. Such a bright light. You lit up every room you walked into.
“You paid attention to people and made them feel important. You carried warmth so naturally. I am so so confused. So shattered. So tired. So angry. So pained. I will miss you, my guy!! Rest well, IK Chief Ikuku 1. (Agu a na-agba egbe, ọ na-ata anụ! Nwata a na-ayo eze, ọ sị ha, “Go, I will think about it.”)”
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See the following reactions to the post
Nobleirons7de said: “Such a great beautiful and amazing life he lived. What a man he was. RIP.”
Preshmarie_ said: “That 13th slide you people are blessed to have known him.”
Chu.kwu.bi.kem said: “Level wey we dey,we no dey send proof of life, we are the life!!! Eternity for ever. Rest easy happy soul.”
Chommynancy said: “Oh my goodness.” Kerrienne said: “Ezzie, my darling. I’m so so sorry for your loss.”
Chuby_chubz said: “He’s so hilarious, he has an excellent sense of humour to match his vibrant personality. This loss is too painful.”
Leila_pcar said: “Well said smiled all through these videos. But I’ll never get over this, ever.”
