The wife of renowned Nigerian fashion designer Yomi Casual has opened up about the emotional weight her husband carried while fulfilling one of his most difficult professional assignments — dressing Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo for his final journey home.
As the final burial ceremony of the beloved actor commenced in Arochukwu, Abia State, Grace Makun, Yomi Casual’s wife, took to her Instagram Story to share a heartfelt tribute that has resonated deeply with Nigerians across the country.
A Labour of Love and Grief
In her emotional post, Grace reflected on the profound challenge her husband faced in preparing his friend and client for burial. For a fashion designer who has dressed countless celebrities for their brightest moments — red carpet events, movie premieres, and glamorous photoshoots — this assignment represented something entirely different.
“This is the hardest job he has ever done,” Grace wrote, capturing the bittersweet nature of dressing someone you know and love for their final appearance.
The task of clothing Alexx Ekubo for his burial wasn’t just another professional gig for Yomi Casual. It was a final act of friendship, a last service rendered to someone who had been part of Nigeria’s entertainment circle and a familiar face in the designer’s life.
The Bond Between Fashion and Nollywood
Yomi Casual, whose real name is Omoniyi Makun, has long been a favourite among Nigerian celebrities, known for his exquisite tailoring and unique designs that blend contemporary style with African aesthetics. Over the years, he has dressed many of Nollywood’s finest, including the late Alexx Ekubo.
The relationship between fashion designers and entertainers in Nigeria goes beyond business — it’s built on friendship, trust, and mutual respect. This makes moments like these even more poignant, as professional duty intersects with personal grief.
A Community in Mourning
The burial ceremony in Arochukwu has brought together family, friends, colleagues, and fans of the late actor, all gathering to pay their final respects. The Igbo community’s burial traditions are known for their depth and significance, honouring the departed while celebrating their life and legacy.
For those who knew Alexx Ekubo personally, like Yomi Casual and his wife, this period represents not just a public farewell but an intensely private moment of loss.
The Unseen Emotional Labour
Grace’s tribute sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of creative professions — the emotional labour that comes with the work. While the world sees the finished product, few understand the tears, prayers, and heavy hearts that sometimes accompany the creative process.
For Yomi Casual, measuring, cutting, and sewing these final garments would have been done with hands that perhaps trembled, eyes that may have blurred with tears, and a heart heavy with the reality that this would be the last outfit he’d ever create for his friend.
Final Thoughts
As Nigerians continue to mourn the loss of Alexx Ekubo, stories like these remind us of the interconnected nature of our entertainment and creative industries. Behind every public figure are friends, colleagues, and loved ones who must find ways to say goodbye while the world watches.
Yomi Casual’s final service to Alexx Ekubo — ensuring he looked dignified and beautiful for his journey home — is a testament to friendship, professionalism, and the strength it takes to show up for those we love, even in our darkest moments.
May Alexx Ekubo’s soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family, friends, and all who loved him find comfort in this difficult time.
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Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family of Alexx Ekubo and all those affected by this tremendous loss.
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