Nollywood actor, Uti Nwachukwu has expressed deep grief following the tragic passing of his friend and colleague, Alexx Ekubo.
In an emotional tribute shared on his Instagram page, the media personality confessed to feeling “angry, devastated, sad, confused, and drained” as he struggles to process the loss of someone he described as his best friend for many years.
Uti revealed that he had viewed Ekubo’s remains, noting comfortingly that the late actor retained his “signature smile” even in death.
Reflecting on Ekubo’s life, Nwachukwu addressed the persistent online cyberbullying his friend endured over the years, praising him for always standing “tall and gallant” against internet trolls. Concluding the heartbreaking post, Nwachukwu stated that while he will deeply miss his friend, he is not yet emotionally ready to say a final goodbye.
His post reads;
I still cannot put my thoughts together.
I am angry. I am devastated. I am sad. I am confused. I AM DRAINED. You were my best friend for years.
Alexx! Na so? It felt like you were sleeping ! I felt like if I tapped your shoulder you would laugh and wake up and say PSYCHE!!! See how Una de cry ! And then we’d all laugh and say no try this nonsense again o! Your signature smile on your face as you slept on gave me some solace that truly you are in a better place. I never thought I’d ever have to type these words brother.
Kai! Alexx!
I am not myself ! I am not fine yet !! I am DRAINED!!
I’m am so glad we always found our way back to our friendship and laughter!
Life is truly fickle. THEY BULLIED YOU CONSISTENTLY yet you still stayed strong and rose above their unkindness! GALLANT!
I’ve had to hold myself back from giving people a piece of my mind But Ive also had to remind myself that you always wanted peace and always said : “Uti Calm daaaaannnn”.
We have too many memories that I can’t even begin to mention. Nobody will ever understand the brotherhood we shared. The travels and irreplaceable fun times, the family visits, the times we celebrated getting new jobs,new devices, new levels , the Fashionista moments, The events and Partiesssss!!! And the times we encouraged eachother.
I miss you my Friend. I miss you
There’s no comfort!
You were the Younger bro and my first Best friend in the industry. I am not okay! I AM NOT OKAY ! How am I supposed to say Goodbye ???? THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN!! THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN!! THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN!!
My Brother… I’m not ready to say goodbye yet. But I will with time.”