Former Big Brother Naija reality star Leo DaSilva has recommended that individuals record video wills to protect their final wishes, weighing in on the intense public dispute currently fracturing the family of the late actor Alex Ekubo.
The actor passed away in May 2026 following a battle with kidney cancer and was laid to rest in his hometown on June 18, 2026. However, a bitter feud erupted just days after the burial when his biological mother’s family publicly called out his stepmother—the woman who had raised Alex since he was seven years old. The maternal family questioned the circumstances surrounding his illness and demanded to know why family members were barred from viewing his corpse.
The public drama escalated further when Alex’s elder sister allegedly weaponized the media, contacting a prominent blogger to publish critical articles targeting the stepmother, whom the actor had long acknowledged openly as his true mother figure.
“I wish people understand that blood relatives can still mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. They could be your enemies and they could actually not even be in your life. This is why I always suggest video wills. Make a video of exactly what you expect after your death so that people don’t confuse your enemies for your family because of relation by blood.” Leo DaSilva said.
As details of the family rift leaked online, a wave of criticism from Nigerian onlookers hit the biological mother’s family. Many questioned the morality of a maternal family that allegedly abandoned a child at seven years old, only to reemerge after his death to stir up controversy.
A large section of the public attributed the sudden escalation entirely to greed and the impending distribution of the late actor’s estate and properties.
Digital evidence as a shield against estate hijackers
Reacting directly to the unfolding chaos, Leo DaSilva urged the public to consider filming explicit video instructions detailing exactly how they want their properties distributed and their funerals handled.
He argued that relying solely on standard assumptions of “next of kin” based on genetics often leaves room for malicious actors to hijack a person’s legacy. By leaving undeniable video evidence of their true intentions, DaSilva believes individuals can prevent toxic or estranged blood relatives from overriding the rights of the actual loved ones who stood by them during their lifetime.
