Advertisment
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Williams Igbokwe, has shared his experience online following a visit to the family of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo after news of his passing.
Advertisment
The post, which has since gone viral, captured his pain, memories, and final words about the actor, who reportedly died after battling cancer complications.
Advertisment
Visit to the Late Actor’s Family
According to him, seeing the actor’s family members, including his father, mother, and siblings, left him deeply emotional as the silence created by the actor’s absence became overwhelming.
Advertisment
He also revealed how he tried to stay strong for his wife, who is reportedly related to the late actor, even while struggling to hold back tears.
“I Lived in Denial” — Man Shares Emotional Struggle
Advertisment
In a detailed post shared on Instagram via @drkelspeaks, Kelechi said he initially refused to accept the reality of the actor’s death.
Advertisment
In his post, he wrote: “For a few days, I lived in a state of denial. I wanted to believe this was all a movie or some elaborate, cruel prank that would eventually end with a “gotcha” and a laugh. But on Tuesday, the credits stopped rolling.
Advertisment
“Going to see your parents, Alex, made the reality sink in with a weight I wasn’t prepared for. Seeing Mazi, Chioma, aunty Jane, Amarachi and Papi… it made the silence of your absence deafening.
Advertisment
“I stood there in that room, trying so hard to be the anchor for my wife. I fought every urge to break down because I knew I had to be the strength my she needed to keep from falling apart completely (even though she is still forming she is angry with you Ikenna for not saying anything, despite how much you guys discussed).
Advertisment
“I made sure to tell Mazi that You are loved. The noise of the world doesn’t matter; the truth in that room did.
Advertisment
“The last time we spoke, you didn’t talk about the things of this world. You talked about your love for Jesus Christ. You encouraged all of us to keep loving God, to keep our eyes on Him. Even when you were withdrawing into your own quiet battle, you were still trying to lead us toward the Light.
Advertisment
“I know you are in a good place now, free from the need to protect us from your burdens. We will hold the fort here. We will look after Mazi and the family. And we will keep loving God, just like you told us to.
Advertisment
“Rest well, Nwannemoooo. The reality is hard, but your faith is our comfort”
Advertisment
Netizens React
Advertisment
The post has sparked widespread reactions, with many users expressing sadness and sending condolences.
Advertisment
See below;
Advertisment

Advertisment
Fastrumours Information update spot
