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Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan has responded sharply to media personality Daddy Freeze following his comments about the Service of Songs held in honour of late actor Alex Ekubo.
The tribute event took place on June 10 at Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, and was attended by friends, colleagues and prominent figures from the entertainment industry who gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased actor.
The ceremony featured hymns, worship sessions, spoken tributes and moments of reflection, with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo leading parts of the musical worship segment. The event also had a pre-defined dress code, which required guests to appear in all-white attire as a symbol of remembrance and peace.
However, controversy began after Daddy Freeze shared a video online explaining why he attended the event dressed in black instead of adhering to the requested dress code. In the same video, he questioned aspects of the programme, including the inclusion of a sermon and what he described as a worship session that felt more like a concert performance than a solemn memorial.
His remarks quickly sparked reactions across social media, with many weighing in on whether his criticism was appropriate given the nature of the gathering.
Reacting via his Instagram page, Mofe Duncan strongly defended the structure and intention of the event, insisting that Freeze misunderstood the purpose of the night.
According to him, the gathering was not designed as a traditional funeral but rather a carefully planned night of tributes and worship, organised in line with Alex Ekubo’s personal beliefs and the wishes of those closest to him.
He wrote that the focus of the evening was entirely on honouring Alex and not subjecting the event to external opinions or interpretations.
“With all due respect, Sir… the night wasn’t about you or anyone else but ALEXX,” Duncan stated.
He explained that he usually avoids public disagreements but felt compelled to respond due to what he described as a misrepresentation of the event.
Duncan further emphasised that hymns were an important part of the service and were performed multiple times during the evening, adding that early attendees experienced deeply emotional moments of worship and remembrance.
“It was NOT a FUNERAL, it was a NIGHT OF TRIBUTES & A SERVICE OF SONGS,” he wrote, stressing that the programme had been intentionally structured to reflect Alex’s personality and spiritual inclinations.
He added that one of the hymns performed, “Blessed Assurance,” was particularly emotional for him personally, stating that he was moved to tears during the rendition.
According to Duncan, those who knew Alex closely consistently affirmed his deep love for worship, which informed the tone and atmosphere of the event.
“It was a NIGHT OF WORSHIP… ALEXX LOVED TO WORSHIP. So, a ‘concert’ of worship, as you expressed, is exactly what ALEXX would’ve wanted,” he added.
The actor also questioned Freeze’s decision to criticise the event despite not following the dress code and leaving before the programme concluded.
“You shouldn’t even have the temerity to voice your opinion because, for starters, you didn’t adhere to the dress code,” he stated.
He concluded his response by reiterating that the event was not about public approval or personal preferences, but about honouring the memory of Alex Ekubo in a way that reflected his life and values.
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