Actor Uzor Arukwe has paid a heartfelt tribute to his colleague Alex Ekubo, reflecting on their relationship, his silence following the news, and the memories they shared on set.
In a deeply personal message, Arukwe explained why he initially chose not to speak publicly about the loss, noting that grief does not always begin in public spaces or come with immediate expression.
He wrote:
“I’ve been quiet.
And I know some people wondered why I didn’t post, why I didn’t say anything, why there were no pictures, no captions, no public display of grief.
The truth is, I didn’t know what to say.
Some losses don’t meet you online first; they sit with you quietly. They make you shake your head and say, “Mba… not this person. Not Alex.” You replay the memories and hope someone will call to say there has been a mistake.
I met Alex Ikenna Ekubo on Dabby Chimere’s set. From day one, he was warm, accommodating, and every bit the gentleman people have described him to be. No noise. No airs. Just a genuinely good man.
Listening to the stories from those who knew him better, I found myself humbled. It reminded me that at the end of it all, people won’t only remember our talent or our achievements. They will remember our kindness. They will remember how we treated people. They will remember our spirit.
So silence was my first response to the news of your d£ath because grief comes with silence too. Not every goodbye needs a post. Some are carried in prayer. Some are carried in memories. Some are carried in the heart….”
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