Alexx Ekubo's Wife Anwuli Bids Emotional Farewell at His Graveside During Final Burial Rites
- Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo was laid to rest on June 18, 2026, at Aziukwukwa in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, in Nigeria's Abia State, during a solemn funeral service
- His widow, Anwuli Ekubo, who had been married to the actor privately, made her first major public appearance at his Service of Songs before attending his burial
- In a heartbreaking graveside moment, Anwuli prayed over her husband's remains, gave him a final kiss, and helped place the last soil on his grave
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Gender & Social Inclusion Executive Fusena Aziz of Fusaid Global addressed Anwuli's grief over her husband Alexx Ekubo's passing
Emotions run high as Alexx Ekubo’s wife, Anwuli, bade an emotional farewell to him at his grave during his final burial rites.
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The popular Nollywood actor tragically lost his life on May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lagos.
According to a statement from his family, he passed away due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke,” the statement read.
“After a brief but courageous battle, Alexx passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from.”
The Instagram post announcing Alexx Ekubo’s sad death is below.
Alexx Ekubo’s wife says emotional farewell
After Alexx Ekubo’s death, one of the remarkable details that emerged was that he had been married out of the public eye.
The actor’s wife, Anwuli Ekubo, grabbed attention on social media with her beauty, grace, and class amid her grief as she was spotted for the first time at his Service of Songs event.
On Thursday, June 18, the late actor was laid to rest in a solemn Funeral Service and Reception at Aziukwukwa in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, in Nigeria’s Abia State.
A heartbreaking moment from the ceremony showed Alexx Ekubo’s widow saying her final goodbye to him at his gravesite.
Anwuli, who was overcome with grief, prayed over her husband’s remains and the last fistful of soil to be placed on his grave.
After her conversation with God, the grieving widow gave her departed partner a final kiss before helping to place the soil on his grave for the last time.
The moving scene left many social media users in tears, while some expressed concern over the heavy toll of the tragedy.
Below is the Instagram video of Alexx Ekubo’s wife saying a final goodbye to his remains.
Reactions to Alexx Ekubo’s wife’s goodbye
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the final goodbye Alexx Ekubo’s widow gave at his funeral and graveside.
aduganjollof said:
"How does one even recover from this 😢?"
baag_elearning_hub said:
"Alex’s wife is SUPER STRONG!!! 💔 How death snatched her love 💕 and dented her image as a young widow! Heavenly Father, I don’t know this woman, but from the bottom of my heart, I pray for her. Give her strength. Heal her heart. Give her the grace and spiritual strength that she needs to go through this phase."
its.giftie wrote:
"Anwuli may God console you! I call forth the Holy Spirt, the great comforter! May you feel His aura like a warm embrace🫂 I speak peace over you, May God heal your broken heart🙏. May God stand in the gap for you🙏. Alex has transitioned; he’s now an angel watching over you🕊️. Anwuli, receive strength! In Jesus mighty name. Amen!🙏
Ijayogb commented:
"I keep thinking why he didn't meet Anwuli first instead of the other girl? It's well ❤️🩹."
Gender activist addresses Anwuli's mourning
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Gender & Social Inclusion Executive Fusena Aziz of Fusaid Global addressed Anwuli's grief over her husband Alexx Ekubo's passing.
"Alexx Ekubo's death hit even outsiders like myself quite heavily, so you can imagine the kind of grief his wife would be dealing with. In such situations, the presence of family and friends as support shields is very important, and I am pleased to see that everyone around her appears to be pitching in to lessen her grief as much as they can. It won't be easy, but I believe she will eventually find the strength to live life to the fullest. I wish her the very best," she said.
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Alexx Ekubo's sister shares fond memories
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Alexx Ekubo's sister shared fond memories of their time together hours before his scheduled final burial rites.
In a series of posts shared on TikTok, Treasure Ekubo posted photographs capturing memorable moments from their childhood all the way until they became adults.
Source: YEN.com.gh
