Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has announced that all earnings from the streaming of her movie, ‘The First Lady’, will be donated to the family of her late friend and colleague, Alexx Ekubo.
In an emotional tribute shared on the day of Ekubo’s burial, Oboli said the decision came after discussions with his family, describing the late actor as more than a colleague but a brother and one of her closest friends.
“Today we are finally laying the body of an 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,” she said.
The actress explained that ‘The First Lady’ was especially meaningful to both of them because it marked the beginning of a friendship that lasted over a decade.
“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,” she added.
Oboli appealed to fans and supporters to stream, rewatch and share the movie widely, saying it was her own way of paying tribute to Ekubo while also supporting the loved ones he left behind.
“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.”
She concluded her message with a touching farewell to her longtime friend.
“Love you all so much, besties. You are forever in our hearts, bestie. Love you forever.”
The gesture has been widely praised as a heartfelt way of honouring Ekubo’s memory and standing by his family during their time of grief.
