Heated Conversation Erupts Between Actor Mofe Duncan and Critic Who Calls Show of Love Toward Alex Ekubo Fake

Heated Conversation Erupts Between Actor Mofe Duncan and Critic Who Calls Show of Love Toward Alex Ekubo Fake

The death of actor Alex Ekubo has brought out an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues across Nollywood, but not everyone believes the tears are genuine. A critic recently made a comment suggesting that the show of love toward the late actor is fake, and that many of those posting tributes did not care about him when he was alive. That comment caught the attention of actor Mofe Duncan, who engaged the critic in a heated conversation that has since gone viral. Mofe did not hold back, defending his colleagues and questioning why anyone would choose a moment of mourning to spread negativity and question people's genuine grief. Mofe argued that grief looks different for everyone, and just because someone did not post about Alex every day when he was alive does not mean they are faking their sadness now that he is gone. He pointed out that many of the actors posting tributes worked with Alex, shared personal moments with him, and considered him a friend or brother. To accuse them of faking their grief, he said, is disrespectful not only to them but to the memory of Alex himself. The critic, however, stood by their position, arguing that social media has turned grief into a performance and that many people are posting tributes for likes and attention rather than out of genuine sorrow. The online space has been divided over the exchange, with some people siding with Mofe and others agreeing with the critic. Those who support Mofe argue that it is cruel to police how people mourn, and that questioning someone's grief during a time of loss is unnecessary and hurtful. They say that even if some people are posting for attention, it is better to assume good intentions than to accuse people of faking their pain. Those who agree with the critic argue that social media has indeed turned grief into a spectacle, and that many people who never spoke about Alex when he was alive are now acting like they lost a brother. Mofe has not continued the conversation, and he may have decided that engaging further would only give more attention to the critic. His point was made, grief is personal, and judging how people express it is not anyone's job. Whether the show of love toward Alex is genuine or performative is something only each individual knows in their heart. For now, Mofe has chosen to defend his colleagues and let the critic's words fade into the background.