Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo and US-based fiancée Fancy Acholonu are presently undergoing a celebrity breakup. Acholonu announced the couple’s split on Instagram without getting into details. Ekubo on the other hand has kept mute since the breakup was announced online.
“I am writing to inform you all officially that I have ended my relationship and engagement; and I have called off the wedding with Alexx Ekubo,” Acholonu wrote. “I am aware this may be a shock to many people. I made the best decision for myself, because it is important that everyone finds happiness and live in their truth. At this time, my family and I ask for you all to please respect our privacy.”
The actor and model got engaged in the United States in May. They had been dating for many years before getting engaged this year. Their traditional wedding was set for November 20 in Imo State, and the church wedding scheduled for November 27 in Lagos State.
According to analysts, it is evident that Acholonu called off the engagement and wedding. She made the announcement on social media and also went ahead to delete all the photographs of Ekubo from her Instagram page. She also shut down the Instagram account @falexxforever that she operated jointly with Ekubo. The photos were deleted on Wednesday, and the joint IG account was deleted on the same day.
While a lot of speculations are currently ongoing regarding the split, many fans sided with Ekubo and sympathised with him on the incident. Most of his female fans commiserate with him, while some daring ones among them even projecting themselves for a romantic date. The rumour of the breakup first hit the news on Tuesday, and by Wednesday Acholonu confirmed the split and asked for privacy.
