Nigerian gospel singer Ebuka Songs has joined several celebrities and fans mourning Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo following reports of his death.

In an emotional Facebook post, the gospel minister reflected on his personal relationship with the actor, describing him as someone who deeply longed for the presence of Jesus beyond the spotlight and fame.

Recalling their private moments together, Ebuka Songs revealed that Alex once contacted him, not for business or publicity, but simply because he wanted them to worship together.

He wrote:

“Beyond the screens and the applause was a man who genuinely longed for the presence of Jesus. I remember when you reached out, not for anything else, but simply because you wanted us to worship together, and we did.”

The singer added that the memories they shared now feel even more special following the heartbreaking news.

“Those moments now feel even more precious. This hurts. It is hard to write this with dry eyes. But I am comforted by the hope that those who belong to Christ are never lost. Rest in peace Uncle Alex.”

The emotional tribute has since touched many fans online, with several social media users reacting in the comment section and offering prayers for the late actor.

Some users noted that the tribute revealed a side of Alex Ekubo many people never saw publicly, while others praised the actor’s quiet spiritual life away from the entertainment industry.

The reports of Alex Ekubo’s death have continued to generate widespread reactions across social media, with colleagues, friends, and fans sharing emotional tributes and memories of the Nollywood star.