The Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo is dead. He was 40. The news broke late this evening, sending shockwaves through the Nigerian diaspora and the British-Nigerian community in London.

Tributes are already flooding social media. The cause of death is not yet confirmed. Colleagues speak of a man at the peak of his powers.

Ekubo was a household name in West Africa. His work in films like 'Friday Night' and 'The First Lady' earned him a loyal following. He also had a growing profile in the UK.

London-based promoters regularly booked him for events. The British-Nigerian community here is in mourning. One source told me: 'This is a tragedy.

He was so young. So vibrant.' The Nigerian High Commission in London has yet to issue a statement.

But the silence will not last. Questions are already being asked. Was there a health issue?

An accident? The lack of information is feeding speculation. For now, the focus is on his legacy.

Ekubo was more than an actor. He was a bridge between cultures. His death leaves a gap that will be hard to fill.

Expect more details to emerge in the next 24 hours. The rumour mill is already churning. But in Westminster, the reaction is muted.

This story is yet to penetrate the corridors of power. It is a human story first. A reminder of fragility.

Political calculations can wait. Tonight, we remember the man who made millions laugh. Alexx Ekubo.

Gone too soon.