Pete Edochie Mourns Alex Ekubo, Recalls Cow and Ogene Drummers Surprise
Veteran actor Pete Edochie paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Alex Ekubo, recalling how Alex once arrived at his hotel with a big cow and a troupe of Ogene drummers to invite him to an event. He revealed that Alex had grand plans for his 80th birthday celebration next year before his untimely passing. Several colleagues also shared their grief and memories. Ufuoma McDermott expressed regret for not reaching out sooner, while Rita Dominic described her struggle to accept his death. Chiwetalu Agu penned a moving tribute, calling Alex a passionate storyteller whose light was extinguished too soon. News of Alex’s passing broke in May after a brief, courageous battle with metastatic kidney cancer. A Service of Songs was held on June 10 at Lekki’s Monarch Event Centre, followed by a tearful burial on June 18, attended by numerous Nollywood stars.
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