Alexx Ekubo is a popular Nigerian actor and model known for his roles in Nollywood romantic films and comedy dramas. This post looks at his biography, age, date of birth, early life, University of Calabar education, state of origin, Nollywood filmography, movies, 2025 releases, awards, net worth, Instagram, fashion style, relationships, wedding, breakup, controversies, interviews, and viral updates.
Early Life
Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke is a Nigerian actor and model born on 10 April 1986 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Although he was born in Port Harcourt, his family comes from Arochukwu in Abia State, which is where his ethnic and cultural roots are tied. But he is widely known in the entertainment industry as Alexx Ekubo.
His childhood was not fixed in one place. Because his father worked in the petroleum industry, the family moved around different parts of Nigeria. They lived in places such as Port Harcourt, Lagos, Kano, and Katsina.
He speaks Igbo, Hausa, and English fluently.
Education Background (Law at University of Calabar)
Alexx Ekubo first attended Federal Government College, Daura in Katsina State for his secondary school education.
After secondary school, he went on to study Law at the University of Calabar in Cross River State. Even though he studied law, he did not end up working as a lawyer. While at the university, he also received additional training related to communication and the arts. This included studies connected to mass communication and theatre arts in Calabar.
Even though his formal education was in law, he never followed a legal career after graduating. Instead, his time at the University of Calabar became a turning point because it was there that he developed a stronger interest in entertainment, modelling, and performance.
Early move from modelling into acting
Alexx Ekubo started out in entertainment through modelling and pageantry and not film. He studied law at the University of Calabar but gradually moved into the entertainment industry while still young. At this stage, he was not yet known as an actor. His early public work was mainly modelling and appearances that helped him become visible in media and fashion spaces.
It gave him exposure before Nollywood fully noticed him. He was already familiar with cameras, public events, and performance settings, which made it easier for him to transition into acting later.
His earliest film appearance was in Sinners in the House, which came before he became well-known. In these early roles, he was not a lead actor and did not have major screen time. He appeared in small supporting parts while still trying to find his place in the industry.
A major change in his career came in 2010 when he became the first runner-up at Mr Nigeria.
Even though he did not win the competition, the exposure was very important. It increased his recognition in the media and helped him get more attention from casting directors and producers. After this, he began to get more opportunities in Nollywood and in modelling campaigns.
Breakthrough in romantic and comedy films
After Mr Nigeria 2010, Alexx Ekubo began to appear more regularly in Nollywood films, especially romantic dramas and comedy roles. These types of films were becoming very popular at the time, and he fit well into them.
He started to be cast more often as the charming romantic interest or the stylish young man in modern Lagos stories. Over time, this made him a familiar face in romance-focused films. Movies such as Weekend Getaway and later Ladies Men helped strengthen this image and made audiences recognise him more easily.
After his breakthrough, he continued to grow steadily in Nollywood. He became known for playing roles in romantic comedies and urban drama films, which were popular with younger audiences and cinema releases.
He later appeared in bigger productions such as Hire a Woman, The First Lady, and Omo Ghetto: The Saga.
Alexx Ekubo Films by Year
2011
- Aina
- Ladies Gang
He started out in Nollywood playing small parts, usually as a side character. Most of the time, he was cast in minor roles, often just as a “handsome man” or minor character in dramas.
2012
- Weekend Getaway (Andre Dikeh)
- True Citizens
- In the Cupboard (Tega)
That year was when people really started noticing him. Weekend Getaway helped him become known for playing attractive love interest roles in movies, even if he wasn’t always the main star.
2013
- Dream Walker
- Keeping My Man
- Lagos Cougars (Chigo)
In 2013, he became better known for acting in modern love stories set in cities. One of his most talked-about early films was Lagos Cougars, which helped more people recognise him.
2014
- Champagne (Tare Hopewell)
- Single, Married and Complicated
- Ifedolapo (Richard)
- Gold Diggin (Chris)
This period saw him transition into more polished romantic and lifestyle-driven Nollywood productions.
2015
- Undercover Lover (Collins)
- All That Glitters
- The First Lady (Obama)
- Gbomo Gbomo Express (Hubby)
- Luke of Lies
- Death Toll
2015 was one of his busiest years, expanding into crime, romance, and dramatic films.
2016
- Entreat (Michael Olawale)
- The Other Side of the Coin
- Diary of a Lagos Girl (Ife)
He began taking more emotionally layered roles, moving slightly beyond pure romantic leads.
2017
- Wife Material (Tony)
- A Man for the Weekend (Bryan)
- Catcher (Tony Bello)
- 3 Is a Crowd (Derek)
- 10 Days in Sun City (Alexx Ekubo)
- Lost in London
- London Fever
- 7 Days in a Coma
In 2017, he started appearing in more films aimed at international audiences and film festivals, especially stories about Africans living abroad or films made for global viewers rather than only local cinema.
2018
- Hot Girl Next Door (Ken)
- Switch (Leo)
- Power of 1 (LeJit)
This year focused heavily on young-adult romance and motivational dramas.
2019
- The American King: As Told by an African Priestess
- Bling Lagosians (Nnamdi)
- Zero Hour (Zamani Davou)
- Your Excellency (Kachi)
- 72 Hours
- Hire a Woman (Emeka)
- A Way Back Home
2019 marked his entry into larger commercial Nollywood productions, especially political satire films.
2020
- Soft Work (Dare Olusegun)
- Son of Mercy (Efe)
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Obi Wire)
- The American King (Street Preacher)
- Fate of Alakada
- The Escort
This is one of his most commercially successful periods, especially due to Omo Ghetto: The Saga, one of Nollywood’s highest-grossing films.
2021
- Bitter Rain (TY)
- Charlie Charlie
- Switch
- Devil in Agbada (Chinedu Cream)
He became more visible in thriller films during this period.
2022
- Tiger’s Tail (Udoka)
- The Blood Covenant (Obi)
- Almajiri
- The American King (re-release/versioned appearance)
- Bigger Fish
This phase showed a mix of crime thrillers and moral conflict narratives.
2023
- A Sunday Affair (Femi)
- Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story (Paul)
- Peace Be Still
In 2023, he became more widely known outside Nigeria because films on streaming platforms reached a global audience, especially through A Sunday Affair.
2024
- Rush Hour (Abuchi)
- Smiling Masks
- Conversations in Transit (Mohammed)
His newer films are made in a way that looks more like global movies, and they are often released on streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon instead of only in cinemas or on TV.
Relationship Status
Alexx Ekubo was single. After his last public breakup, he made it clear that he is not focusing on marriage or serious public relationships “for now”. His position has remained consistent, and he has not announced any new partner or engagement since then.
Past Engagement
His most public relationship was with Fancy Acholonu. They got engaged in 2021 after dating for a while. The engagement did not last, and the relationship ended the same year. The breakup became very public, with both of them speaking online at different points about what happened. It drew a lot of attention because of how openly it played out on social media, even though both later asked for privacy around the matter.
Before this engagement, he was linked to a few women in the entertainment space. However, none of those earlier connections was confirmed as serious or long-term relationship.
There have been many rumours over time about his relationship status. Some claimed he had secretly married, while others suggested he was still involved with past partners.
Awards, Recognition, And Achievements
Alexx Ekubo was listed in the 2020 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Top 100 Under 40.
Most of his Film Awards and Nominations come from Nollywood and African entertainment bodies. He won Best Supporting Actor at the Best of Nollywood Awards for Weekend Getaway and later received Best Actor of the Year from the same body in 2016 and again in 2022. He also won Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards for the same film. Internationally, he received the Screen Nation Award in the UK in 2014 as Favourite Male African Emerging Screen Talent. In 2022, he was named Best Actor at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
Beyond acting, in 2023, Rotary International District 9142 named him Youth Ambassador of the Year. He also received a Certificate of Excellence from Sapio Club SDG for contributions to entertainment and social development.
His international visibility comes mainly through Nollywood-focused festivals and diaspora screenings. His work has been shown at events such as the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, where he also won an acting award.
Alexx Ekubo Death And Cause Of Death
Alexx Ekubo has been reported to have died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40.
He died after a battle with cancer, with the most consistent details pointing to stage 4 liver cancer, complications following treatment, including a liver transplant, organ failure, and a prolonged illness kept largely private before his death
Other reports also mention kidney cancer or general advanced cancer, but the strongest repeated claim is liver cancer with complications leading to his passing.
Net Worth
Until his death, the net worth of Alexx Ekubo is estimated at about 1.5 million US dollars. His earnings come mainly from Nollywood acting roles in films and TV projects such as Weekend Getaway and Omo Ghetto: The Saga, with higher fees as he moved into lead and high-visibility roles.
He also earns from endorsement contracts in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and telecoms, where companies pay for promotion and campaign appearances. Income also comes from modelling assignments and fashion campaigns. He additionally earns from sponsored social media posts and influencer deals, with earnings rising during active campaigns but varying across months.