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The actor, while expressing his grief via an heartfelt message posted on his Instagram page, explained that he could not find the right words to express himself since the news broke out.
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has finally opened up on why he stayed silent after the news of Alex Ekubo’s death was announced.
The actor, while expressing his grief via an heartfelt message posted on his Instagram page, explained that he could not find the right words to express himself since the news broke out.
He spoke about his relationship with Alex, revealing that they first met on a movie set. Arukwe described Alex as accommodating and kind.
“I’ve been quiet. And I know some people wondered why I didn’t post, why I didn’t say anything, why there were no pictures, no captions, no public display of grief. The truth is, I didn’t know what to say. Some losses don’t meet you online first; they sit with you quietly. They make you shake your head and say, “Mba… not this person. Not Alex.” You replay the memories and hope someone will call to say there has been a mistake. I met Alex Ikenna Ekubo on Dabby Chimere’s set. From day one, he was warm, accommodating, and every bit the gentleman people have described him to be. No noise. No airs. Just a genuinely good man,” he wrote.
Arukwe also spoke on the importance of kindness and humility, noting that those are traits people will remember even after one’s demise.
“Listening to the stories from those who knew him better, I found myself humbled. It reminded me that at the end of it all, people won’t only remember our talent or our achievements. They will remember our kindness. They will remember how we treated people. They will remember our spirit. So silence was my first response to the news of your death because grief comes with silence too. Not every goodbye needs a post. Some are carried in prayer. Some are carried in memories. Some are carried in the heart,” he added
