Nollywood Icon Mr Ibu Passes Away at 60 After Battling Illness and Leg Amputation
Beloved Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, has sadly passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The veteran actor, who garnered immense popularity for his comedic roles, had been battling illness since October 2023 and underwent a leg amputation in November 2023 due to complications from an undetected arterial infection.
Mr Ibu’s demise occurred in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of grief from his fellow celebrities and colleagues. Mercy Johnson Okojie and Ruth Kadiri were among those who expressed their condolences on social media.
Mercy Johnson Okojie wrote, “It is well… Rest well sir…”
Ruth Kadiri wrote, “Sleep well Papa.”
More details on this tragic loss to follow.