Alexx Ekubo’s remains arrive Abia for wake keeping

The remains of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo have arrived in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, ahead of his wake-keep ceremony scheduled for Wednesday evening

Family members, friends and sympathisers gathered to receive the body of the actor, whose de.ath on May 11 after a battle with kidney cancer sent shockwaves across the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The wake-keep is set to take place at the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family residence in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, as part of his final burial rites.

The wake-keep is set to take place at the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family residence in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, as part of his final burial rites.

Ekubo’s funeral arrangements, released by his family last month, revealed that the actor would be laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, following a funeral service at Mary Slessor School in Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu.

The actor’s burial rites began earlier this month with a Service of Songs held in Lagos, where colleagues, fans and well-wishers paid glowing tributes to his life and career.