Nollywood fans are buzzing with a mix of joy and emotion after fresh rumours surfaced that late actor Alexx Ekubo’s widow, Anwuli Amakom, may be expecting his child, with the revelation allegedly made during a powerful prayer at his wake-keep.
The hint came from a man believed to be the traditional ruler of Arochukwu in Abia State, where the actor’s remains were received ahead of his burial. While praying over the casket, the ruler prayed that Alexx’s lineage would not end and referenced news of the pregnancy.
“The child we hear she’s carrying will do exploits more than his father,” the traditional ruler reportedly said while asking God to bless the unborn child.
The moment, captured in a viral video from the wake-keep, has sparked massive excitement and hope among fans and colleagues, many of whom see it as a beautiful legacy for the late actor who passed away after battling metastatic kidney cancer.
Though Alexx Ekubo’s family has not yet issued an official confirmation, netizens have flooded social media with prayers and congratulations.
One user wrote:
“Might be the happiest news I’ve heard about someone I don’t know personally today… I pray she carries safely if true.”
Another commented:
“I have always believed she is pregnant. I’m so glad and happy for him.”
The development has brought a glimmer of hope amid the heavy grief surrounding Alexx’s passing. Many are now praying for the safe delivery of the child and for strength for Anwuli during this difficult period.
Alexx Ekubo kept his marriage to Anwuli relatively private, and the possibility of a posthumous child has touched the hearts of many Nigerians who admired the actor’s talent and personality.
As burial rites continue in Arochukwu, this latest development has added an emotional layer to the final farewell, turning mourning into a moment of cautious celebration for the potential continuation of Alexx’s lineage.