“I Thought We Were Mourning” - Daddy Freeze Responds After Being Criticized for Wearing Black to Alexx Ekubo’s All-White Service of Songs

Daddy Freeze has broken his silence after social media users criticized him for wearing black to the service of songs held in honor of late actor Alexx Ekubo.

The memorial ceremony, attended by family, friends, and several Nollywood stars, had an all-white dress code, with organizers asking guests to wear white as a symbol of celebration and remembrance. Daddy Freeze however arrived in black, which led to criticism from some attendees and social media users who felt he ignored the family’s request. Responding to the backlash, Daddy Freeze said he was unaware that the event had a specific dress code.

“I thought we were mourning a young man who died when it was not yet his time. I never knew a service of songs would have a dress code.” 

The broadcaster explained that he believed black was the appropriate color to wear for someone who died young. He argued that he did not see the instruction about wearing white because he missed the information on the invitation and was not following members of the late actor’s family on social media, where the dress code had also been shared. In defending his decision, he also questioned the choice of white for the memorial, saying that, according to his cultural understanding, white is more commonly associated with celebrating the passing of someone who lived a long and fulfilled life. 

Following the backlash, Daddy Freeze issued a public apology to anyone offended, admitting that he had failed to heed the organizers’ request. But he stressed that he never meant any disrespect for Alexx Ekubo, his family or the sanctity of the occasion. 

The incident has since become one of the most talked-about moments surrounding Alexx Ekubo’s farewell, reigniting conversations on tradition, culture and etiquette at funeral and memorial ceremonies.