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Alexx Ekubo was born on 10 April 1986 in Rivers State, Nigeria, and grew up in Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended Federal Government College Daura and later studied law at the University of Calabar, before turning to acting. His first screen appearance came in Lancelot Imasuen’s 2003 film Sinners in the House, launching a prolific Nollywood career.

Ekubo became a household name through starring roles in popular films such as Weekend Getaway, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and The Bling Lagosians. He earned numerous accolades, including a Special Recognition Award from Nigeria’s First Lady in 2018 and an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from the Institut Supérieur de Communication et de Gestion in Benin. In 2020 he was listed among the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent under 40.

Beyond acting, Ekubo was active in humanitarian initiatives, receiving the Global Social Giving Actor of the Year award in 2021 and a Certificate of Excellence from the Sapio Club for his contributions to social development. He used his platform to advocate for youth empowerment and charitable causes across Nigeria and West Africa.

Ekubo died from liver cancer on 12 May 2026 in a Lagos hospital at the age of 40, after a prolonged illness that had kept him away from the public eye. His death prompted tributes from fellow actors, fans, and industry leaders, who remembered him for his talent, generosity, and lasting impact on Nigerian entertainment.