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Heartbreak In Film Industry As Alex Ekubo’s Death Sends Shockwaves Through Nollywood.

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The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular actor Alex Ekubo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that Ekubo died on Monday night at Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 40 years old.

His passing was confirmed on Tuesday by former Big Brother Naija star and Director of Communication of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Boma Akpore, who told Vanguard that the actor’s remains had been moved to Ebony Vaults in Ikoyi.

Colleagues have continued to express shock and grief over the loss. Fellow actor Godwin Nnadiekwe described the news as heartbreaking in a post on Instagram, saying he struggled to find the right words to express his pain.

Veteran filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen, who gave Ekubo his first acting role, also described the death as “devastating and unbelievable,” recalling how he introduced the late actor into Nollywood.

Following the announcement, tributes poured in from colleagues, celebrities, and fans across the entertainment industry.

Actress Funke Akindele remembered their close relationship and the affectionate nickname “Ore mi” which Ekubo often used for her.

Other celebrities, including Bolanle Ninalowo, Peter Okoye, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Omoni Oboli, Mo Abudu, Kate Henshaw, Yvonne Jegede, Kunle Remi, and Ruth Kadiri, also paid tribute to the late actor.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore described Ekubo as a “rare talent,” while broadcaster Oseni Rufai simply wrote, “Rest well Alex.”

Born on April 10, 1986, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ekubo hailed from Arochukwu in Abia State. He was widely recognised for his charisma and strong screen presence, becoming one of Nollywood’s most prominent figures over the past decade.

In 2020, the United Nations named him among the “Most Influential People of African Descent under 40” in recognition of his contributions to entertainment and social development.

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“PLEASE FORGIVE ME”: Inside Ijebu’s Dramatic Public Plea After The Loss Of Veteran Icon Ogogo.

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Nollywood actor Olatayo Amokade, widely known as Ijebu, recently took to social media to appeal to his family, friends, colleagues, and associates for forgiveness regarding any past grievances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The emotional video message shared on his Instagram page followed the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, who died at the age of 66.

Key highlights from his statement include:

  • Deep Reflection: Ijebu expressed that the veteran actor’s death weighed heavily on his heart, prompting him to reflect deeply on the brevity of life and the importance of resolving conflicts early.

  • Public Apology: Addressing seniors, colleagues, staff, and younger actors in the industry, the actor asked everyone to overlook his shortcomings and pardon any offense.

  • Call for Reconciliation: Emphasizing that human beings come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, he urged people to let go of grudges because life is short.

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MY FINAL REGRET: Emotional Last Words Of Veteran Actor Ogogo To His Daughter Before Death Revealed.

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One of the daughters of the late veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, shared an emotional digital message from her father online following his passing at the age of 66.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The conversation, dated July 26, captured the actor encouraging his daughter Kira to stay strong and maintain her faith, noting that seeing her smile gave him resilience during his final weeks.

Key highlights from the family’s shared messages include:

  • Words of Encouragement: Ogogo urged his daughter not to cry, telling her that her tears would make him sad and that she should trust in Allah.

  • Reassurance: The veteran actor expressed deep affection for his children, assuring them that he was fighting to stay strong.

  • Burial Rites: Following his passing on Sunday afternoon after battling stage-four cancer, final arrangements were announced by veteran actor Jide Kosoko, leading to an official lying-in-state and Islamic burial prayers at the Pavilion and Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground in Ilaro, Ogun State.

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A Nation In Mourning: Remembering The Screen Legends Who Lost Their Ultimate Fight Against Cancer

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Tributes and condolence messages have poured across social media platforms following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, who departed at the age of sixty-six after a battle with stage-four cancer. Reports noted that just days before his passing, his children, Kira and Haleemah, publicly shared his advanced stage-four cancer diagnosis and appealed for medical support.

Beyond Ogogo, several other prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry lost their lives to various forms of cancer:

  • Alexx Ekubo: The celebrated actor passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of forty at Evercare Hospital due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, a condition he kept largely private. He was renowned for his roles in popular films such as Weekend Getaway, Lagos Cougars, The Bling Lagosians, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and A Sunday Affair.

  • Stella Ikwuegbu: The veteran actress died on June 16, 2024, after a courageous fight against leg cancer. Her passing was announced by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, who honored her memorable portrayals of maternal and elderly characters in numerous productions.

  • Tom Njemanze: The veteran actor passed away in July 2025 at the age of seventy-five following a battle with prostate cancer, having previously released a video appealing to the public for financial assistance. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in classic titles like Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Pounds and Dollars, Brain Box, and Twin Brothers.

  • Karibi Fubara: The actor and producer passed away on December 15, 2021, after fighting kidney cancer. After discovering a large mid-stage tumor in 2020 and undergoing surgery to remove a significant portion of it, he succumbed to the illness about nineteen months later.

  • Sadiq Daba: The legendary broadcaster and actor passed away on March 3, 2021, after battling both leukemia and prostate cancer. Having received treatment locally and abroad through financial aid from well-wishers, he left an enduring legacy through his unforgettable work in the television series Cockcrow at Dawn and Kunle Afolayan’s October 1, which earned him the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor.

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