Peter Obi mourns death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo

Peter Obi expressed sorrow over the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away Tuesday afternoon after complications from kidney cancer. The presidential aspirant shared his condolences on X Friday, describing the young and talented actor's death as heartbreaking and noting it has left the Nigerian entertainment industry and millions of admirers mourning. In his statement, Obi extended condolences to Ekubo's family, friends, colleagues in Nollywood, and fans whose lives the actor touched through his craft. He emphasized the fragility of life and the importance of living with kindness and purpose, while noting that Ekubo's memories and performances will continue to live on despite his journey being cut short. Obi prayed for God to grant the actor's family strength and comfort during this painful loss.

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