Old Photo of Alexx Ekubo and Tope Osoba Stirs Emotions After Both Die at 40, Battling Illnesses

• A throwback photo of Nollywood actors Alexx Ekubo and Tope Osoba has resurfaced online after the deaths of both entertainers
• Both actors passed away in the same year and at the same age following battles with cancer, adding to the emotion surrounding the image
• Fans flooded social media with tributes after the photo, originally shared by Alexx Ekubo in 2024, gained renewed attention

A throwback photograph featuring Nollywood actors Alexx Ekubo and Tope Osoba has gone viral following the deaths of both entertainers, drawing an outpouring of grief from fans across social media.

The image, which Alexx Ekubo originally posted in 2024, captured the two actors together in a warm moment. Ekubo appeared in a black suit while Osoba wore a black and white outfit.

When Ekubo first shared the picture, he spoke about the joy of working alongside Osoba, describing the experience as memorable and underscoring the mutual respect they held for each other professionally.

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Nollywood mourns two actors lost to cancer

The photograph has taken on new meaning following confirmation that both actors died after battling serious illnesses.

Reports indicate that both Alexx Ekubo and Tope Osoba lost their lives to cancer, with the coincidence of their passing in the same year and at the same age intensifying the sadness felt by their admirers and colleagues within the Nigerian film industry.

Both were celebrated figures in Nollywood, recognised for the range of roles they brought to life on screen over the course of their careers.

The Instagram post showing the image of Alexx Ekubo and Tope Osoba is below.

Fans react to the resurfaced image

As the photograph circulated widely, fans took to social media to share their grief and reflect on what the two actors meant to them.

@sandrasukanen wrote:

"🤯🤯🤯 This is so sad; may their souls rest in peace 🙏."

@soma_mbakwe observed:

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"It's crazy that when cancers kill you, they die too, A losing battle whichever way."

@nachidiva added:

"May their souls rest in perfect peace. Amen 🙏."

@OloriebiBet lamented:

"Both died of cancer 💔💔 This life no get manual."

Alexx Ekubo's father breaks silence

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Mazi Alex Ekubo, the father of the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, had broken his silence after his son's passing.

On June 10, a service of songs was organised in honour of the Nigerian actor, with many industry players present at the event to pay tribute to him.

Source: YEN.com.gh