Photos and videos from the funeral of actor, Alexx Ekubo

The remains of popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, were laid to rest today, June 18, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State. 

 

The 40-year-old film star passed away on May 11 following a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. 

 

A large contingent of entertainers, business leaders, and religious clerics traveled to the community to pay their final respects.

 

 The funeral followed an emotional wake held at the family compound on Wednesday evening, which was heavily attended by colleagues, family members, and well-wishers