The wife of celebrity fashion designer Yomi Casual has shared an emotional tribute describing the pain her husband endured while preparing the final suit for his late friend, Alex Ekubo.
In a heartfelt post, she recounted the close friendship between the two men, revealing that what was once a routine conversation about fitting clothes became a heartbreaking farewell after Alex’s passing.
According to her, their usual exchanges often revolved around outfits and fittings, with Alex frequently promising to stop by Yomi’s office to try on his clothes.
“Typical Yomi and Alex conversation
Yomi; ore how far, your cloth don ready
Alex; ore I Dey come office come fit my cloth
Plenty insults follows 😂😩”
She explained that only a few days ago, Yomi had informed Alex that his suit was ready, but this time there was no response.
“Few days ago
Yomi; ore your cloth is ready
Alex; no response
Yomi, goes to funeral home to give his friend his final resting well tailored suit
Omoooooooo 💔💔💔💔”
Reflecting on the emotional burden the experience placed on her husband, she questioned how he was expected to heal from such a painful loss.
“Alex how do expect yomi should heal from this loss !!!
This is the hardest job he has ever done ore
No this isn’t ok at all ….”
She further praised Yomi’s dedication to ensuring that Alex looked exactly the way he would have wanted for his final journey, despite the grief weighing heavily on him.
“Oko mi …. @yomicasual
This past month, especially this week has been the hardest for you. Alex is proud of you and wouldn’t have had anyone dress him up, your quest for perfection, going up and about making sure it comes exactly how he would have wanted, you kept on saying to me ‘babe Alex go vex for me if that suit no come out well 🥺’”
According to her, Yomi eventually found comfort in seeing his friend looking elegant in the suit he carefully prepared for him.
“You finally felt that sense of honor to see him looking so dapper in that suit one last time even with so much pain and grieve in your eyes.
Oh my yomi 🥹!!! You did it, I’m proud of your strength and courage
we love you soooo much ore
This pain can never go away
💔💔💔💔
Rest in power oreeeee 🕊️”
The touching tribute has resonated with many Nigerians online, with fans describing it as one of the most emotional moments to emerge from the ongoing farewell ceremonies for Alex Ekubo.