Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has opened up about the emotional pain of losing his close friend and colleague, Alex Ekubo, saying grief continues to follow him even months after the actor's death.
In an emotional Instagram post shared on Tuesday, IK Ogbonna revealed that he still instinctively reaches for his phone to call Alex Ekubo before remembering that his longtime friend is no longer alive.
According to the actor, losing someone so close completely changed his understanding of life, friendship and death.
"On May 11th, I lost my best friend and brother, Alexx. Nothing prepares you for a loss like that," he wrote.
Alex Ekubo reportedly passed away after spending hours on life support at Evercare Hospital in Lagos due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Reflecting on the tragedy, IK Ogbonna said people never truly understand the weight of death until it affects someone they deeply love.
He explained that the silence left behind after losing a loved one is difficult to describe, adding that conversations they once planned to continue have now become treasured memories.
The actor revealed that he and Alex Ekubo shared many dreams, including building businesses, producing movies, travelling the world and raising their families together.
According to him, they believed they had plenty of time to achieve those dreams, never imagining that one of them would leave so soon.
Despite the pain, Ogbonna said his faith has helped him accept that God's plans are greater than human understanding, even when answers remain difficult to find.
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He described Alex Ekubo as someone who genuinely impacted many lives through kindness, generosity and unwavering support for others.
IK Ogbonna added that true success should not be measured by wealth, awards or social media popularity but by the positive impact people leave on others.
The actor admitted that grief still catches him unexpectedly, especially when he hears something funny and feels the urge to share it with his late friend before reality sets in.
He encouraged people to appreciate their loved ones while they still have the opportunity by expressing love, forgiving quickly, checking on friends and spending quality time with family.
Concluding his tribute, IK Ogbonna thanked Alex Ekubo for years of friendship, guidance and unwavering support, promising to continue living purposefully while honouring his friend's legacy.
The heartfelt message has touched many fans, with social media users offering prayers and remembering Alex Ekubo's contributions to Nollywood.
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