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Nollywood stars, gospel musicians, and dignitaries gathered for the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs.
The ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Monarch Event Centre in the Lekki area of Lagos State, had many public figures and celebrities in attendance.
Some of the dignitaries at the event included former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.
Popular Nigerian pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze ministered at the event alongside gospel singers Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and the Laud Urban Choir, among others.
Celebrities at the event included actresses Funke Akindele, Dayo Amusan, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Blessing Nze, and Ruth Kadiri; actors Ike Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, and Mike Godson; comedian AY; Yomi Casual; Frank Edoho; Cubana Chief Priest; Kcee; E-Money; Chike; and Nambam, among others.
DAILY POST reports that Alex died at a Lagos hospital on May 11, 2026, after a long battle with advanced kidney cancer.
The late actor will be laid to rest in his hometown, Ujari Village, in Abia State on June 18, 2026.
Funke Akindele, Oby Ezekwesili, Ini Edo others attend Alex Ekubo’s service of songs
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