'I only wish you were alive to see this love'

A Service of Songs for actor Alex Ekubo, who died on May 11, 2026 at age 40 from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, was held at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. Close friend IK Ogbonna gave an emotional tribute, wishing Alex could see the love shown. Nancy Isime and Yemi Alade also shared memories, with Yemi Alade revealing that Alex featured in her hit 'Johnny' for free. Abia State Governor Alex Otti promised to fix the road to his country home in Arochukwu and provide financial support, with the final funeral set for June 28, 2026.