Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan has criticized media personality Daddy Freeze over remarks he made about the Service of Songs held in honour of late actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the comments as insensitive and inappropriate.
Duncan made his position known in a lengthy post shared via his Instagram page on Sunday, where he accused Daddy Freeze of shifting attention away from the purpose of the event, which was to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased actor.
The controversy followed comments reportedly made by Daddy Freeze after attending Alexx Ekubo’s Night of Tributes and Service of Songs.
Freeze allegedly expressed dissatisfaction with the format of the programme, suggesting that it felt more like a worship concert than a memorial gathering and revealing that he left before the event ended.
Responding to the criticism, Duncan argued that the evening was never intended to satisfy the personal preferences of attendees but rather to honour Alexx Ekubo in a manner that reflected his life, values and faith.
“With all due respect Sir… the night wasn’t about You or anyone else but ALEXX,” Duncan wrote.
The actor stressed that the event was a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs, not a funeral, noting that hymns were rendered during the programme and questioning whether Daddy Freeze had arrived after portions of the service had already taken place.
According to Duncan, members of Alexx Ekubo’s inner circle repeatedly emphasized throughout the evening that the late actor had a deep love for worship, making the worship-centred nature of the event both intentional and appropriate.
“It was a NIGHT OF WORSHIP,” Duncan stated, adding that the format of the programme was consistent with what Alexx Ekubo would have wanted.
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Duncan also criticized Daddy Freeze for publicly voicing his displeasure after the event, arguing that memorial gatherings should focus on celebrating the deceased rather than becoming subjects of personal complaints.
He further pointed to the event’s all-white dress code, noting that Daddy Freeze attended in black attire.
While acknowledging that there may have been personal reasons behind the choice, Duncan suggested that it reflected a misunderstanding of the tone and purpose of the gathering.
In the closing part of his message, the actor said he felt compelled to respond because he believed Daddy Freeze had “gravely” overstepped by publicly criticizing an event organized to honour a departed colleague.
The Service of Songs for Alexx Ekubo attracted family members, friends, colleagues and several prominent figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The programme featured worship sessions, prayers, hymns, gospel ministrations and tributes celebrating the actor’s life and impact.
Duncan’s response has since generated reactions across social media, with some users backing his defence of the memorial service, while others maintained that Daddy Freeze was entitled to express his personal opinion about the event.
The exchange has added another layer of public discussion to the remembrance of Alexx Ekubo, whose passing has continued to draw tributes from colleagues, fans and well-wishers across the country.