"A funeral is not a launch event": Delta governor's aide criticises Omoni Oboli over Alexx Ekubo film release

Legit | 20-06-2026 03:35am |

Ossai Ovie, an aide to the Delta State governor, has publicly criticized actress Omoni Oboli following her announcement regarding the release of a film featuring the late actor Alexx Ekubo. Ovie expressed his disapproval, stating that the timing of the film's release, which coincided with the period shortly after Ekubo's burial, was inappropriate. He emphasized that a funeral should not be treated as a promotional event for film launches. This statement has sparked discussions about the respect and sensitivity surrounding the memory of deceased individuals in the entertainment industry.

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