Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo

Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly passed away.

A source within the Nollywood industry, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed to our correspondent that the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday after battling kidney cancer.

According to the source, Ekubo died on Tuesday afternoon after spending several hours on life support.

The actor had sparked concerns about his health in May 2025 following his prolonged absence from social media and public appearances.

A check showed that Ekubo’s last post on social media was made on December 30, 2024.