Emeka Rollas, the former president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), is paying tribute to the late actor Alex Ekubo on his birthday.
In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, the immediate past president appealed to his friends, family, colleagues, fans and the entire entertainment industry not to organise any birthday surprises, celebrations, or parties for him at the moment.
The light-skinned actor, 40, died on Monday, May 11th, following a fight with cancer, according to a Tuesday report from Agnesisikablog.
“Today would have been a day of celebration for me, but my heart is too heavy for festivities.
In honour of our beloved brother, colleague, and former Special Assistant on Youth Development during my administration at the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Alex Ekubo, I humbly appeal to friends, family, colleagues, fans, and the entire entertainment industry not to organise any birthday surprises, celebrations, or parties for me at this moment.
The pain of losing Alex is still deeply felt, and I believe this is a time for sober reflection, prayers, and unity within our industry.
Instead of celebrations, I ask for just one birthday gift today, across Nigeria, on film locations, offices, studios, cinemas, homes, and wherever members of our creative family may be, we observe two minutes of silence in honour of Alex Ekubo.
Let us pause together to remember a man whose talent, warmth, laughter, and presence touched so many lives.
May God grant his soul eternal rest and give strength to everyone mourning this painful loss.
Thank you all for your love, understanding, and prayers.
Chief Dr Emeka Rollas, MON
President Emeritus, Actors Guild of Nigeria”.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One 
Rose Ajieh
