Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke (10 April 1986 – 11 May 2026) was a Nigerian actor, known for acting in Nollywood. Ekubo was the first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest and later starred in Weekend Getaway. In 2020, he was recognised among the "Most Influential People of African Descent" under 40 for his contributions to entertainment and social development in Africa.
Ekubo was from Arochukwu in Abia State. He attended Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State and studied law at the University of Calabar.[2] in 2021, he received an honorary degree in arts and culture from the Institut Supérieur de Communication et de Gestion(ISCG University) in Cotonou, Benin.
Ekubo was known for his fashion style and appeared on several best-dressed lists across Africa. He maintained a private lifestyle and used his platform to advocate for social causes and youth empowerment.Ekubo died from kidney cancer in Lagos on 11 May 2026, at the age of 40, following a prolonged illness.