A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread attention online after commenting on the behaviour of actor Alexx Ekubo’s wife during a visit to his graveside.
Nollywood audiences were plunged into grief following the passing of Alexx Ekubo on May 11, 2026, after a prolonged struggle with metastatic kidney cancer.
In his honour, a service of songs was conducted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Lagos, while his final burial rites were later performed in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State.
The video circulating online was captioned: “The rumour of Late Alex Ekubo wife being pregnant is true. Lookat the way she’s holding her tummy. This is so heartbreaking.”
She added in the comments: “Eze that announced the pregnancy ooooo. Leave me alone. I’m just a maiden.”
See her X post below:
The Rumour of Late Alex Ekubo wife being pregnant is true.
Lookat the way she’s holding her tummy 😭
This is so heartbreaking 💔 pic.twitter.com/0NtrJBZ5J0— Unwana🇳🇬✨ (@Iam_sistabibi) June 18, 2026
Below are some of the reactions shared by netizens in response to the observation:
@EziokwuAnita said: “The fair lady on the black face mask is his sister.”
@chichistacy2 said: “The man is really not the problem. You content creators are full stop. So, what do you want us to do now?”
@Mariam351881181 said: “U sef,what is the meaning of she is holding tummy,so pregnant women walk around holding tummy for 9 months abii wetin.”
@Tr0ubleXela said: “Alex Ekubo na strong man sha, even in his difficult moment, dude was still giving his woman tatata, I salute him.”
@mhidebaby said: “Can’t imagine what’s she’s going through right now Seeing your man entering the ground like that. so painful sis.”
@Adenleayo said: “Why she dey hide tummy you dey pregnant and you dey wear something tight.”
@Unwanagild said: “Even loosing a distance relative can be so painful let alone a husband. May God console her.”
@0xpeace1 said: “Can they let this woman be please Her husband kept her off the social media for a reason. Nigerians don’t understand the word privacy.”
