Veteran actor Pete Edochie pays tribute to Alexx Ekubo with a heartfelt tribute and profile picture change

• Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie mourns the death of his colleague Alexx Ekubo.
• Edochie shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, expressing his grief.
• He posted an old photo with Alexx and the message “Goodnight son, Ikuku nwa m.”

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has expressed his sadness over reports of the death and burial of his co-star Alexx Ekubo, sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media.

The revered screen icon reposted an old photo of herself with Alexx along with a short emotional message that read: “Goodnight son, Ikuku nwa m.” He also shared a video clip of the burial proceedings which reportedly took place in the actor’s hometown in Arochukwu, Abia State.

In a further show of respect, Pete Edochie has updated his Instagram profile picture, replacing it with a picture of Alexx Ekubo as a mark of respect.

Meanwhile, fellow veteran actor Chiwetal Agu also paid tribute, expressing sadness at the development and describing Alexx as a talented storyteller whose impact in the film industry will be remembered for years to come.

He noted that the industry has not only lost a performer, but also a creative voice whose contributions have left a lasting impact.

Check out the post below:

Read some comments below:

@Ude Nwakaego Agatha: “Chai is no doubt truly loved by many.”

@Josephine Momodu:”Pete is a real man so he feels the pain of losing his son, not like Yul who turned into a social media comedian

@Vivian Offor:”Our legend Pete Edochie. Well done sir and may Alex Ikuku soul RIP.”

@Franca Chima:”Chai His death the whole nollywood industry It’s good. We came to this world with nothing and we return with nothing May his soul find peace in the bottom of the Lord.”

@Oluwakemi Evelyn Ademola: “A great man pays respect to a great son.”

@Oluchi Tochi: “Alex May your soul find rest in God, you fought hard to survive but death took you in this life.”

@Jennifer Samuel: “Apart from me who else doubts that yul is the son of Chief Peter Edochie because of his behavior?”

@Madu Ebere:”Sir Pete Edochie is the one with a name not yul cryin saying they are using his name to make money on Facebook, does he have a name if he has no father who knows him Yul homeless boy.”