The mother of late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, Evangelist Mrs Jane Mmerechi Ekubo Okwaraeke, has penned an emotional tribute to her son, saying she still longs for his calls, chats, encouragement and prayers weeks after his death.
The tribute seen Online on Tuesday was included in the funeral pamphlet distributed at the actor’s burial, held in Arochukwu, Abia State, from June 17 to 18.
News men online had reported that Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40, following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer after what his family described as a “brief but courageous battle.”
In the tribute titled “A Tribute to My Exceptional Son – I Love You Till Tomorrow,” the grieving mother described the late actor as her joy and pride, saying he lived an impactful life devoted to God and humanity.
She wrote, “Chief Ikuku Oma, thank you for being my joy and my pride. I am still longing for your calls, chats, care, unconditional love, your gist, your encouragement, your advice, our corporate prayers, and our praise and worship sessions.”