Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has voiced strong disappointment over the widespread sharing of photos and videos of late actor Alexx Ekubo’s wife on social media, despite his lifelong efforts to shield her from public attention. The controversy erupted after the actor’s passing, with bloggers and social media users quickly circulating images of his wife, including footage from his service of songs where she wore a face mask to maintain anonymity. Jombo, who has long been a vocal advocate for privacy in the entertainment industry, took to her social media platform to express her dismay, highlighting how Alexx Ekubo’s deliberate choice to protect his wife’s identity was disregarded by online content creators.
In a heartfelt post, Jombo wrote: “A husband who been through public scrutiny kept his wife private (to protect her). None of his close friends ever shared her picture. She wore face mask to his service of songs. Yet somehow the privacy message didn’t register to bloggers. Woke up today to her videos and pictures all over my TL as breaking news.” Her words resonated with many Nigerians, sparking a broader conversation about the ethics of digital privacy, celebrity culture, and the role of social media in personal grief.
Reactions to Jombo’s comments were mixed, with some users supporting her stance and criticizing the relentless pursuit of engagement at the expense of human dignity. One user, Izify, commented, “I don’t find it surprising at all. Nigerians would defy laws and rules to make money. Your happiness, privacy or mental health means nothing to them. Collectively and individually we have a very long way to go.” Another, Lux_Tailor, echoed similar sentiments, stating, “In a world where we don’t have private lives anymore. Everyone wants to farm engagement. At least respect his wish!”
However, not everyone agreed. Some argued that public interest, especially after the mention of the wife’s first name during the funeral service, made her exposure inevitable. User kaya responded, “And so what? It’s their job, who made you privacy police? Celebrities always think they’re better than are the guardians of the galaxies.” Others questioned the obsession, with Ca Channel blocker asking, “I don’t even know why people are obsessed with knowing his wife, una no get priorities? With everything way det happen for naija na person wife be una goal?”
The incident has reignited debates about the boundaries between public curiosity and personal privacy, particularly in the Nigerian digital space where viral content often takes precedence over empathy. As social media continues to shape public discourse, the case of Alexx Ekubo’s wife serves as a reminder of the need for greater respect and restraint, especially during times of national mourning. Moving forward, the conversation may push for more ethical standards in online reporting, especially concerning the families of deceased public figures.
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