An old tweet by late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has resurfaced online following reports of his passing after battling cancer. In the tweet, which is now circulating widely, the actor had written: "I hope to see a day when cancer would be just a zodiac sign." The poignant message has struck a chord with fans and colleagues mourning the actor, who died at age 40 after a prolonged battle with the disease that ultimately claimed his life.
Key Points:
- The tweet's irony is heartbreaking: Ekubo died from the very disease he wished would become harmless.
- His words have become a tragic epitaph, amplifying grief across social media.
- The resurfaced tweet is sparking renewed conversations about cancer awareness in Nigeria.
- Fans are using the post to honour his memory and call for better cancer care.
- The viral nature of the tweet shows how social media preserves and amplifies legacies.
Nigerians continue to mourn Ekubo while sharing his final ironic wish, hoping that future generations might indeed see a day when "cancer" means only a zodiac sign.
Sources: X (formerly Twitter)
