Nigerian media personality Denrele Edun has shared the last voice note he received from late actor Alex Ekubo.
In a lengthy post on his Instagram and Twitter page, he revealed that the deceased was constantly checking on him even while battling his own battles.
Denrele said he is still struggling to come to terms with the loss, as what hurts most is knowing that Alex found the strength to comfort others even while carrying burdens many didn’t know of.
He recalled meeting Alex in 2010 while judging the Mr Nigeria pageant, where the actor emerged as first runner-up. He described Alex as someone who always lifted the spirits of those around him.
Still reflecting on their friendship, he recalled working with the actor on a film project in Port Harcourt late last year, and recalled how Alex, despite looking frail at the time, was the one calming everyone down and cracking jokes when others were frustrated over production challenges.
Denrele added that, as Ekubo was laid to rest, he believes he has reunited with his late friend, Goldie Harvey, and imagines them laughing, dancing, and catching up once again.
“This is the last Voice-Note ALEXX sent me.
And that’s the part I’m struggling with.
Because while he was carrying battles I knew nothing about, he still found the strength to reach out and comfort me.
That’s who ALEXX was.
In 2010, I met ALEXX whilst judging the Mr Nigeria pageant.
This ambitious 1st Runner-Up came to me determined to be more visible than the winner.
Trust ALEX…
He didn’t just get seen.
He became unforgettable.
Late last year, we worked together on a film in Port Harcourt.
After we landed, everyone was expressing their vexation at the Production logistics and all.
And then Alexx walked to us, frail-looking but pacifying everyone.
Cracking jokes.
Lifting spirits.
Making sure everyone was okay.
Looking back now, that was his superpower.
To the world, I was Denrele.
To him, I was “Rele.”
On phone calls, I was always “NNE!” 😭
And @walenut?
Forever “Caterer Oshi.”
Those silly nicknames. Those private jokes.
That’s what death steals.
Not just the person.
But the voice that called your name differently from everyone else.
Today, they lay my friend to rest.
And somewhere, I choose to believe Goldie has already found him.
The music is loud.
The laughter is endless.
And they’re both dancing #Skibobo while the rest of us stand here missing them terribly.
Rest well, ALEXX.
Thank you for the kindness.
Thank you for the laughter.
Thank you for always checking on others, even when you needed someone to check on you”.
