A Nigerian man has sparked debate on social media after expressing his disapproval of guests who were seen eating and drinking during the burial ceremony of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo.

The man, identified as Akachukwu God’swill Paul, shared his opinion in a Facebook post, questioning the practice of serving food at funeral gatherings and the willingness of mourners to eat during such solemn occasions.

“I Would Never Eat at a Funeral”

According to him, he was surprised to see attendees enjoying meals and refreshments at the burial ceremony, arguing that such behavior contradicts the purpose of mourning a deceased person.

He stated that regardless of how hungry he may be, he would never eat or drink at a funeral event.

Instead, he explained that he prefers to have a meal before attending a burial or wait until after the ceremony has ended.

“I saw people who went to Alex Ekubo’s burial yesterday eating. There’s nothing worse than this. The last thing I will ever do is go to a burial and eat. Never will I do that. How do I say I am mourning someone and still eat at the funeral?” he wrote.

The Facebook user added that whenever food or drinks are offered to him at burial ceremonies, he politely declines and asks that they be passed on to someone else.

Criticism of Funeral Culture

The man further argued that the practice is not limited to one ethnic group, claiming that many communities across Nigeria serve food and drinks during burial ceremonies.

He also alleged that some people attend funerals primarily for the refreshments rather than to pay their respects to the deceased.

“Some are not really there because they are mourning, but because they want to eat and drink,” he stated.

While acknowledging that others may not share his views, he maintained that eating and drinking at funeral grounds makes little sense to him.

Reactions Online

His comments have since generated mixed reactions online. While some social media users agreed that funerals should remain solemn occasions focused on honoring the deceased, others pointed out that providing food for guests is a long-standing cultural tradition in many Nigerian communities.

Many argued that sharing meals at burial ceremonies is often viewed as a gesture of hospitality and appreciation to those who traveled long distances to support grieving families.

The discussion has reignited conversations about funeral traditions, cultural expectations, and the different ways people choose to honor and remember loved ones during burial ceremonies.