Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has made a grand gesture to honour the legacy of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo.

Recall that following the arrival of the actor's body at his father’s compound at Arochukwu, Abia State., a wake-keep was organized in his memory, with Ini Edo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, amongst others in attendance.

Alexx Ekubo was finally laid to rest amidst tears on Thursday, June 18.

Sharing an update, Omoni Oboli, via her Instagram page shared a video stating that the actor has finally been laid to rest in God's glory.

Announcing her grand gesture, she said that her movie 'The First Lady' is set to be released on YouTube by 5pm, revealing that the total proceeds form the movie will be donated to his family.

She wrote:
"We’ve laid our bestie Alexx to rest in the glory of God. Thank you, Jesus!

In his memory and to honour his legacy, I am releasing our movie THE FIRST LADY on Omoni Oboli TV on YouTube by 5pm. The proceeds will go to the family, so please help us share widely.

Love you all so much, besties
Alexx Ekubo! You came, you saw! You conquered! You are forever in our hearts, bestie. Love you forever

PS: Made this video in the morning before leaving for the funeral. It was both a beautiful and very sad event."

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.