13/05/2026
Since yesterday, social media has been flooded with different RIP messages for Alexx Ekubo.
Always smiling.
Always lively.
Always entertaining people.
Always making others happy.
Yet life can change without warning.
This really touched me deeply because many people don’t know that behind the smiles of many entertainers, dry cleaners, tailors, mechanics, makeup artists, barbers, welders, and other skilled workers… there are hidden battles.
In this laundry and dry cleaning business, we work under pressure every day.
Standing for long hours.
Handling customers’ complaints.
Thinking about rent, bills, fuel, light, delivery, and family responsibilities.
Sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves because we are too busy trying to survive.
Dear dry cleaners and skilled workers,
please take your health seriously.
Rest when your body is weak.
Go for checkups.
Eat properly.
Sleep well.
Reduce stress when you can.
Money is important, but your life is more important.
Many skilled workers are silently suffering emotionally, mentally, and physically, yet they still come outside smiling because customers are waiting.
Please check on your fellow dry cleaner.
Call that mechanic friend.
Visit that tailor.
Encourage that makeup artist.
Support one another.
Life is too short for jealousy, unhealthy competition, malice, and unnecessary hatred.
At the end of the day, all the hustle, arguments, and struggles will one day become memories.
May God protect every hardworking Nigerian trying to survive through their skill and craft.
Rest well, Alexx Ekubo.
Your smiles, energy, and moments of laughter will never be forgotten. 🕊️ RIP Legend.
