"He Checked on Me From His Sickbed" – Denrele Edun Shares Alex Ekubo's Last Voice Note in Emotional Tribute
Media personality Denrele Edun has stirred emotions across social media after sharing the last voice note he received from late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, revealing that the actor was checking on his wellbeing while battling his own health struggles.
"He Checked on Me From His Sickbed" – Denrele Edun Shares Alex Ekubo's Last Voice Note in Emotional Tribute
Denrele Edun has finally opened up about the final interaction he had with his dear friend and colleague, the late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, and his tribute has left fans and colleagues in tears. The media personality took to social media to share the last voice note Alex sent him from his sickbed, admitting that he is still struggling to process the actor's death and that listening to the message has been one of the hardest things he has had to do since the sad announcement of Alex's passing. In a lengthy and heartfelt post, Denrele revealed that what makes the loss even more painful is the realization that Alex continued to care for and encourage others while quietly carrying battles that many people were completely unaware of. "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," Denrele wrote. Reflecting on their long friendship, Denrele recalled first meeting Alex in 2010 during the Mr Nigeria pageant, where the ambitious actor finished as first runner-up but was determined to be more visible than the winner. He described Alex as hardworking, focused, and determined to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Denrele also shared memories from a film production they worked on together in Port Harcourt late last year, noting that despite appearing physically frail at the time, Alex remained cheerful and was often the one lifting the mood of everyone around him, cracking jokes and calming tensions whenever production challenges arose. "Looking back now, that was his superpower," Denrele wrote.
The media personality also shared the special nicknames Alex gave to his friends, noting that the actor affectionately called him "Rele" and often addressed him as "Nne" during their conversations. He fondly remembered the private jokes they shared and the unique bond they had, adding that death does not just take the person but also the voice that called your name differently from everyone else. As thoughts turned to Alex's burial, Denrele said he finds comfort in imagining the late actor reunited with his longtime friend, Goldie Harvey, picturing them together once again sharing laughter, conversations, and joyful moments. "The music is loud. The laughter is endless. And they're both dancing #Skibobo while the rest of us stand here missing them terribly," he wrote. The emotional tribute has touched many fans and colleagues, with numerous people describing it as a moving reminder of Alex Ekubo's kindness, warmth, and the positive impact he had on those around him. Denrele ended his tribute by thanking Alex for his kindness, his laughter, and his constant concern for others, adding that sharing the voice note was one of the hardest things he has had to do since the actor's passing. His post has generated an outpouring of grief and support from fans and celebrities alike, all mourning the loss of a talented actor who, even in his final days, thought of others before himself. Alex Ekubo passed away after a battle with kidney cancer on May 11, 2026, and his burial took place on June 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that his friends and fans will never forget.
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