Omoni Oboli releases movie in Alex Ekubo’s memory, to donate earnings to family

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has announced plans to donate proceeds from their recent movie project to the family of late actor Alex Ekubo.

The actress made the announcement shortly after the actor’s burial ceremony.

Final Farewell to Alex Ekubo

Alex Ekubo was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, following funeral activities attended by several figures in the entertainment industry.

Actors and close associates, including Ini Edo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, and others, gathered to pay their final respects.

Omoni Announces Special Tribute

Following the burial, Omoni took to her Instagram page to reflect on the emotional moment and appreciate God for the successful completion of the funeral rites.

She revealed that in honour of Alex’s memory and legacy, she would release their movie titled The First Lady on her YouTube platform.

Proceeds To Be Given to Family

According to the actress, all proceeds generated from the movie release will be donated to Alex Ekubo’s family.

In her words:

“…Today we are finally laying the body of our amazing bestie, brother, dearest friend. And, you know, I’ve struggled with this for a while, but I decided to just do it anyway after speaking to the family. So in honour of his memory, I am releasing The First Lady, a movie that started this whole friendship over 11, 12 years ago. It’s on Omonyi TV today. The proceeds will go to the family; I mean the entire proceeds will go to the family. So please watch, re-watch, forward to everybody you know to watch. This is just another way for me to pay my respects to him and those he’s left behind. Love you all so much, besties. You are forever in our hearts, bestie. Love you forever.” 

See below;

Omoni Oboli has cried so much. Chai 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/2y3QY6aHsn

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