Nenye Sophia Ibeje, a female neighbour of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, has mourned his passing and shared a video showing his residence at night.
The video later went viral on Facebook, attracting backlash from netizens who accused her of being insensitive and attempting to gain attention from the tragic situation.
In a Facebook post shared on May 12, 2026, Nenye recalled the moment she first met Alexx Ekubo in person during a morning walk in 2025. According to her, she was out for a walk when she spotted the late actor standing outside his house and became excited to see him in real life for the first time.
She further explained that they exchanged pleasantries and, from then on, she would often see him in his car whenever he was either leaving or returning home.
She wrote: “One early morning last year I was going for morning walk I saw Alex standing in front of his house ,I was excited to see him in real life for the first time. I greeted Good morning Alex he smiled and greeted me back, we exchanged pleasantries.
“Since then I always see him in his car while going out or coming in. I always tell my friends u are living close to me and they are all waiting to see u someday not doing u will be know more. It’s is so disheartened you are know more. Rest In Peace Alex.”
The video attached to her post allegedly shows the late actor’s residence. The clip, recorded at night, also featured her friends in the background.
See the video below
Below are some of following reactions to her post
Kosy Bethel said: “No, you should carry flag, “I’m going to Alex’s house “ and the person eating at the background, make she no let me catch her, “See as them dey jump like person way win lottery.”
Offor Peace Chinenye said: “Respect people’s privacy. Why post his residence?”
Blessing Onyibor said: “Nne imakwa ihe? He lived for 40 years and we didn’t see beyond his office, you carry camera dey disrespect the grieving family’s privacy. Azi gbakwa.”
Chiamaka Ozioma said: “Why post his house online? “I guess this was one of the reason he went private, let learn to respect people privacy, please.”
Indira Nnochiri said: “This is the most insensitive post I have seen in this sad death situation. May God forgive you who is nonchalantly chewing and those girls.
