The family of the deceased Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced funeral arrangements, with burial rites scheduled to be completed on June 18, 2026.

Actor Alexx died on May 11 as a result of kidney cancer.

His obituary was announced by the family on his Instagram’s page.

The funeral programme will begin with a service of songs on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos, scheduled to hold between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with guests expected to wear white.

A wake-keep will follow on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the family residence on 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Abia State, while the funeral service and interment are slated for Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Mary Slessor School in Arochukwu, and the burial will take place at the family residence in Ujari Village.

A reception is also scheduled immediately after the interment at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, with attendees expected to wear white dress.

Actress Annie Macaulay announced her returns to acting with a new project.

Annie Macaulay is known for roles in films such as ‘Blackberry Babes’, ‘Pleasure and Crime’, and ‘Morning After Dark’.

Macaulay, who shared a video from a movie set on Instagram, said: “Being back on set, creating stories, becoming different characters, and doing what I truly love reminds me of why I started this journey in the first place. Acting will always have a special place in my heart, and I’m honestly so happy to be back doing what brings me joy.”

She noted that being back on set reminded her of why she started her career.

She expressed gratitude for growth, new beginnings, and opportunities to continue telling stories through film.

She added that the magic of acting is still there and described this as only the beginning again.

Nigerian Afro-house star Niniola Apata has announced the heartbreaking death of her husband, Michael Ndika, after 13 years of marriage.

The Grammy-nominated artist shared the sad news in a series of emotional Instagram Stories posted in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

“God took him,” Niniola wrote in one post. “My husband died,” she added in another, while expressing deep grief in a third: “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years.”

Michael Ndika, also known as Big Mike or X.O, served as Niniola’s manager and was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform promoting Afro-house and contemporary African music. The couple had kept their marriage largely private, surprising many fans who were unaware of the union.

No details have been released about the cause of Ndika’s death. Tributes and messages of condolence have poured in from fans, fellow artists, and the music community, including her sister, singer Teni.

Niniola, celebrated for hits like “Maradona” and her contributions to the Afro-house genre, is now receiving an outpouring of support as she mourns the loss of her longtime partner.