“You Lied To Me That You Were Fine”- Mike Godson Mourns Late Alex Ekubo

• Nollywood actor Mike Godson has emotionally reacted to the reported death of fellow actor Alex Ekubo.
• In a heartfelt tribute shared online, Mike revealed that he repeatedly checked on the actor, who allegedly kept insisting he was fine despite concerns about his health.

Nollywood actor Mike Godson has joined the growing list of celebrities mourning the reported passing of actor Alex Ekubo.

In an emotional Instagram story shared shortly after reports of Alex’s death surfaced online, Mike Godson expressed deep pain and regret, revealing that he had repeatedly tried to check on the late actor before his passing.

According to him, Alex constantly assured him that he was fine despite his growing concerns.

In the touching tribute, Mike wrote:

“My brother Alexx, I called you so many times, you lied to me you were fine..

“I called Yomi, I called Vintage, I always checked on you.

“I was so worried about you, I knew something wasn’t right.

“Now you left without saying goodbye.. my bro, why you do me like this naa? 😭😭😭

“This is too much for me to handle… 💔💔💔

“It’s a lie bro, you are not dead. I will keep calling your number until you answer me bro. 😭😭😭”

The emotional post quickly triggered reactions across social media, with many Nigerians sympathising with the grieving actor while others debated whether sick people should always open up about their struggles.

One user wrote:

“Alex Ekubo didn’t want to bother anyone with his problems.”

Another reacted:

“We all do that whenever we are sick and we shouldn’t blame him for saying he was fine. God knows all.”

A different user commented:

“It’s not everytime we keep things to ourselves, talk to someone 🤦‍♂️”

However, some critics felt parts of the tribute sounded unnecessary, with one user writing:

“Is the lying part necessary, some people don’t know how to read the room.”

The reported death of Alex Ekubo has continued to generate emotional tributes from colleagues, fans, and celebrities across the entertainment industry, with many remembering him for his talent, charisma, and private lifestyle.