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Popular fashion designer Yomi Casual’s wife has paid an emotional tribute to late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, revealing the heartbreaking role her husband played in preparing his close friend for his final journey.
In a touching message shared on her Instagram story, she reflected on the bond between the celebrity fashion designer and the actor, revealing that Alexx was one of Yomi’s closest friends and loyal clients.
Recalling their usual conversations, she wrote:
“Typical Yomi and Alex conversation… Yomi: Ore (My friend), how far? Your cloth don ready. Alex: Ore, I dey come office come fit my cloth. Plenty insults follows.”
According to her, only a few days before Alexx’s passing, Yomi informed him that a newly tailored outfit was ready. Unlike their usual exchanges, however, there was no response.
She revealed that Yomi was later faced with what she described as the most painful task of his career — dressing his late friend for his final journey.
“Yomi goes to the funeral home to dress his friend in a well-tailored suit for his final journey. Omooo. Alex, how do you expect Yomi to heal from this loss? This is the hardest job he has ever done.
“You kept saying, ‘Babe, Alex go vex for me if that suit no come out well.’ You finally got the honour of seeing him look so dapper in that suit one last time, even with so much pain and grief in your eyes,” she added.
The emotional tribute touched many social media users, with fans sympathising with Yomi Casual and praising the friendship he shared with Alexx Ekubo.
Ending her tribute, Yomi Casual’s wife commended her husband for his strength and courage during the difficult period, praying that Alexx continues to rest peacefully.