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Alex Ekubo Reportedly Dies at 40: Nollywood Mourns a Beloved Star

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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. News of his passing began spreading across social media on Tuesday morning, leaving fans, colleagues, and movie lovers in deep shock. According to early reports, the actor reportedly died after battling an illness privately for some time. While details surrounding his death are still emerging, tributes have continued to pour in from celebrities and fans across Nigeria and beyond. Alex Ekubo was one of Nollywood’s most recognizable faces. Known for his charm, fashion sense , and calm personality, he built a successful career in the Nigerian movie industry over the years. He appeared in several blockbuster films and earned admiration for his talent, versatility, and professionalism. Born on April 10, 1986, Alex rose to prominence after emerging as the first runner-up at the Mr. Nigeria contest in 2010. From there, he transitioned fu...
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MohBad’s Family Vows To Retrieve Late Singer’s Songs, Unpaid Royalties Held By Marlian Music

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The family of the late singer and rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, has vowed to retrieve all the late musician’s songs and unpaid royalties being held by his former signer, Marlian Music.

The family made this known on Saturday in a statement posted on late Mohbad’s Instagram page, saying that before his death, the 27-year-old fast-rising singer on Tuesday was in court to retrieve the majority of his songs and unpaid royalties wrongfully held by Marlian Music owned by popular Nigerian singer and rapper, Naira Marley.

The family further stated that they would continue the fight to retrieve his catalog and unpaid royalties so that through them, those he left behind, especially his son; Liam Imole, would be provided for.

The family added that they were open to provide any cooperation necessary to the authorities to carry out any investigations on the actual cause of the late musician’s death.

“We appreciate the outpouring of love from the General Public following the passing of Mohbad.

“The circumstances surrounding his death are truly painful and we are open to provide any cooperation necessary to the authorities to carry out any investigations.

“Right now, we are focused on making sure the legacy of Mohbad lives on and he is remembered as he was in his final months; Free, Strong and fighting for his future.

“Before his passing Mohbad was in court to retrieve the majority of his songs and unpaid royalties which were wrongfully held by Marlian Music.

“We will continue the fight to retrieve his catalog and unpaid royalties so that through these, those he left behind, especially his son; Liam Imole, will be provided for.

“We want #JusticeforMohbad, and We will appreciate all the support we can get in this fight to retrieve his catalog from Marlian Music, as this is the justice that Mohbad was working towards.

“Imole Lives On,” the statement read.

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