Denrele Edun Shares Last Voice Note Alexx Ekubo Sent Him, Stirs Emotions

Media personality Denrele Edun has shared an emotional tribute after revealing the last voice note he received from late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo.

According to him, the late actor still took time to check on his wellbeing even while going through personal struggles that many people did not know about.

He said the pain of the loss has been difficult to process, especially after listening again to the final voice note Alexx sent him before his death.

Denrele explained that what hurts him most is realizing that Alexx was still caring for others while silently dealing with his own challenges.

He also reflected on their long friendship, recalling that he first met Alexx in 2010 during the Mr Nigeria pageant, where Alexx finished as first runner-up.

He described Alexx as determined, hardworking, and focused on building a name for himself in the entertainment industry.

Denrele also shared memories from a film project they worked on in Port Harcourt, saying Alexx remained cheerful even when he looked unwell.

According to him, Alexx was always the one lifting people’s mood on set, cracking jokes and calming tensions during production challenges.

He also remembered the special nicknames Alexx used for him, saying the actor called him “Rele” and often referred to him as “Nne” during conversations.

Reflecting on the burial, Denrele said he finds comfort imagining Alexx reunited with his late friend Goldie Harvey.

He wrote:

“This is the last Voice-Note ALEXX sent me (from his sick bed).

And that’s the part I’m struggling with.

Because while he was carrying battles I knew nothing about, he still found the strength to reach out and comfort me.

That’s who ALEXX was.

2010 I met ALEXX whilst judging the Mr Nigeria pageant.
This ambitious 1st Runner-Up came to me determined to be more visible than the winner.

Trust ALEX…

He didn’t just get seen.

He became unforgettable.

Late last year, we worked together on a film in Port Harcourt.
After we landed, everyone was expressing their vexation at the Production logistics and all.

And then Alexx walked to us, Frail looking but pacifying everyone.

Cracking jokes.

Lifting spirits.

Making sure everyone was okay.

Looking back now, that was his superpower.

To the world, I was Denrele.

To him, I was “Rele.”

On phone calls, I was always “NNE!”.

And @walenut ?
Forever “Caterer Oshi.”

Those silly nicknames. Those private jokes.

That’s what death steals.

Not just the person.

But the voice that called your name differently from everyone else.

Today, they lay my friend to rest.

And somewhere, I choose to believe Goldie has already found him.

The music is loud.

The laughter is endless.

And they’re both dancing #Skibobo while the rest of us stand here missing them terribly.

Rest well, ALEXX.

Thank you for the kindness.

Thank you for the laughter.

Thank you for always checking on others, even when you needed someone to check on you.

P.S: It was so hard sharing this.
I’ve held onto this VN since the sad announcement of his passing….”