LAGOS, Nigeria – Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has firmly declined to address public speculation surrounding the marital status and alleged children of his late colleague and close friend, Alexx Ekubo, insisting that such sensitive details belong solely to the deceased’s immediate family.
Okay News reports that Uchemba made his position clear on Saturday, May 16, 2026, during an appearance on The AM Show. His remarks follow a wave of online rumors and invasive questions that have surfaced on social media since Ekubo’s tragic passing earlier this week.
“Though I do not think I am in the place to say because if Alex did want it like that, I think I would respect it,” Uchemba explained during the interview. “I would respect his will and he wanted it that way.” He emphasized that out of deep respect for his late friend’s memory and explicit wishes, he would not validate or fuel public curiosity regarding aspects of the actor’s life that were intentionally kept away from the spotlight.
Alexx Ekubo, a beloved Nollywood leading man and former Mr. Nigeria runner-up, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 40 following a quiet, courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. His family officially confirmed the cause of death two days later, plunging the Nigerian entertainment industry into deep mourning and drawing heartfelt tributes from fans and colleagues who praised his silent strength and talent.
Uchemba maintained that if there are any further personal disclosures to be made regarding Ekubo’s estate or private legacy, they should come strictly through official statements issued by the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family. He urged fans and journalists alike to shift their focus away from gossip and instead honor the monumental impact the late actor left on African cinema during his decade-long career.
