Actress, Angela Okorie responds after facing backlash for burning outfit she wore to late colleague, Alexx Ekubo’s funeral

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has fired back at internet users who criticized her decision to burn the white outfit she wore to the burial of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo.

The late actor, who passed away on May 11, was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State. Okorie was among the prominent entertainment figures who traveled to pay their final respects at the somber event. 

However, controversy erupted last night after Okorie uploaded a video to Instagram showing a garment being set ablaze. In the caption, the actress explained that her godmother explicitly instructed her never to keep clothing worn to a funeral. Following that guidance, she destroyed the outfit and advised her followers to adopt the same practice for spiritual or personal protection.

The post quickly drew backlash from online commentators. Many netizens interpreted the act as insensitive, accusing the actress of publicly disrespecting Ekubo’s memory.

In a swift rejoinder, Okorie dismissed her critics, doubling down on her actions and asserting her right to follow personal customs without public scrutiny.

Read her response below