One of the biggest talking points from the final burial of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, which held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, has been a claim that his wife may be expecting his child.
The comment was made when Alex’s remains made a brief stop at the palace of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu. The statement came from an individual at the ceremony who some said was the traditional ruler, though a popular actress, Victoria Inyama, later clarified in an Instagram comment that he was a representative of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu.
During his remarks, the man in question prayed that Alex’s lineage would not come to an end. He further stated that there were reports that the actor’s wife was pregnant and expressed hope that the child would achieve even greater exploits than the father.
The video, which went viral online, has generated mixed reactions on social media. While some people said they would be genuinely happy if the claim turned out to be true, describing it as a final gift from the late actor, others questioned why such personal information was shared publicly.
Some commentators argued that Alex would likely have preferred such news to remain private, adding that the circulation of the video was unnecessary.
Meanwhile, amid the emotional atmosphere of the burial rites, the actor’s widow, Anwuli Ekubo, was seen in a visibly sombre mood. Dressed in a white outfit complemented by a nose mask and sunglasses, she quietly observed the proceedings.
Her composed yet grief-stricken appearance drew sympathy from mourners, many of whom described the ceremony as deeply emotional and reflective of the actor’s private but impactful life.
