Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has come under heavy fire for what many described as an insensitive social media post made while the industry mourns the death of colleague Alex Ekubo, who passed away at 40 after battling cancer.
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Instead of staying silent, Regina fired back at her critics in a strong defense, insisting she does not owe anyone an explanation for her actions.
“A scheduled post popped up at the time it was supposed to, and before I could get there, I have started seeing so many insults on the post.”
She further stated:
“Not like I owe anyone any explanation o but you see y’all with fake love that always want to tell others how to live their life or how to show emotion… This is my space, and you won’t tell me how to act here.”
The backlash against Regina comes as several colleagues, including Funke Akindele, Ayo Makun, and others, have shared emotional tributes mourning Alex Ekubo’s passing.
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Many netizens felt her post was poorly timed and lacked empathy during a period of collective grief in the industry.
Regina’s unapologetic response has only intensified the conversation with divided opinions online. While some supported her right to post freely on her personal page, others continued to accuse her of insensitivity toward a fellow actor’s death.