Alex Ekubo Dies at 40 After Battle With Metastatic Kidney Cancer

The family of popular Nigerian Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has announced his passing, confirming that the award-winning movie star died at the age of 40 following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.

In an official statement obtained by PulseNets on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family conveyed the death of their “beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend” with profound grief and sadness.

The statement revealed that the late actor, widely known as Alex Ekubo, passed away at Evercare Hospital Lagos after what the family described as a “brief but courageous battle” with the disease.

“Throughout this difficult journey, he bore his pain with remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and enduring hope, believing that one day his testimony would be shared with the world,” the family said.

The Ekubo-Okwaraeke family also appealed for privacy and prayers during this painful moment, noting that details regarding funeral arrangements would be announced at a later date.

The family further expressed appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, and support received from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond.

Reports of Alex Ekubo’s death on May 12, 2026, sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with several Nollywood actors, filmmakers, celebrities, and fans mourning the loss of the talented screen star.

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Born on April 10, 1986, Alex Ekubo rose to prominence after emerging as the first runner-up in the 2010 Mr Nigeria pageant, a breakthrough that opened doors to a successful career in Nigeria’s movie industry.

PulseNets learnt that the late Nollywood actor went on to feature in numerous blockbuster films, earning widespread recognition for both his acting talent and humanitarian contributions within and outside the entertainment industry.