Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies after battle with kidney cancer
Famous Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has died after reportedly battling kidney cancer.
A Nollywood source, who requested anonymity, said the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday after his condition deteriorated.
According to the source, Ekubo had been managing serious health challenges linked to kidney cancer for some time before his death.
He was said to have passed away on Tuesday afternoon after spending hours on life support.
The actor had sparked public concern in May 2025 following months of absence from social media, with speculation about his health condition at the time.
A check of his social media activity shows that his last post was made on December 30, 2024.
