Nollywood actress Ini Edo has made a strong promise to honour the legacy of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo, ahead of his burial.

Sharing a video of the late actor's burial arrangements on her Instagram page, Ini Edo, who is currently in Arochukwu, Abia State, affirmed that she and her colleagues will make sure his departure is done in style and glory to celebrate his special personality.

Reminiscing on the late actor's personality, the movie star revealed that despite him being silent, his greatness was felt amongst his crew, due to his wisdom, depth and substance.

Praising him for being rare, she promised to ensure that everyone gathered will make sure his exit is majestic.

She wrote:
“We will send you off in style and in Glory because you weren’t an ordinary guy.

Even in your silence
Your greatness was felt amongst your crew—a man of great wisdom, depth and substance. Your Kind is rare, and we have gathered to make sure Your Exit is majestic… Forever in our hearts.

IKUKU EYENEKA 4 life."
The Nigerian Voice reported that Alexx Ekubo gave up the ghost on May 11, at the age of 40, following a battle with cancer.

The actor's Service of Songs was held at the Monarch Event Centre in the Lekki area of Lagos State on June 10. The ceremony drew a mix of Nigeria’s entertainment and political elite. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as colleagues, friends, and fans came together to pay their final respects to the beloved actor.