A trending video has taken social media by storm, showing Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo attempting to shake hands with billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, only to be seemingly ignored.
The clip, posted by Obi Cubana on Instagram, captures a chance encounter between Ekubo, Cubana, IK Ogbonna, Dangote, and Femi Otedola at a foreign hotel.
In the video, Cubana exchanges pleasantries with Dangote, followed by Ekubo’s attempt to shake hands. However, Dangote’s attention remains focused on Cubana, leaving Ekubo’s gesture unnoticed.
Watch the video below;
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_XotZcO6Ff/?igsh=MWR4dnlmeXkxaXAxaQ==
The video has sparked a heated debate, with some arguing that Dangote did indeed shake Ekubo’s hand, but Femi Otedola blocked it, while others expressed sympathy for the snubbed actor.
Read some netizens’ reactions below;
Michael:“Alex I feel your pain but God go run am for us
Olusola Obasanjo: “Abeg make una shake Alex na
Ayodele Balogun: “Dangote na Ogba, Alex wan shake he change his phone to the other hand but baba no extend hand give am
Onye Nnewi: “Alex hide his hand ASAP. I love the composure
Peter:“You sure say that handshake with Alex later get head
Nobie_321: “Lol. Alex be calming down. Make people wey dey add to the GDP of Nigeria shake
Official World Bank: “Wetin Dangote do Alex no good o. Dem snub our celebrity intentionally
Ugochi Nwaobikeze: “Alex looked scared to share a handshake with Dangote
Jose of Bogs: “Why Alex dey hurry to shake?”.
Thediscovererng.com reports that this incident bears resemblance to a similar viral video from last year, where Governor Adeleke sparked outrage after appearing to snub the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at an event. The monarch’s outstretched hand was left unshaken, leaving many embarrassed and others defending the governor’s actions, citing protocol.
