Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed deep sadness over the death of Mr John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu. Okafor, a veteran comical figure in Nigeria’s movie industry, who died on March 2 after a long battle with diabetes. Soludo, in a condolence message signed by Mr Christian Aburime, his Press Secretary, […]
When the time comes, it has come’ – Video of Mr Ibu’s last moment surfaces
A video capturing one of the last moments of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, before his death on Saturday, has emerged. In the video making the rounds on social media, the late actor could be seen on his hospital bed showing gratitude to singer Rudeboy of P-Square a few hours before he […]
OBITUARY: Mr Ibu: Much-loved Nollywood actor bows out
With a career that included some of the most iconic films of the ‘2000s and beyond, Mr Ibu’s legacy and achievement would no doubt outlive him and inspire generations of comic actors. The post OBITUARY: Mr Ibu: Much-loved Nollywood actor bows out appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Mr Ibu, Sisi Quadri will live on through their works – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said he received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, and Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. This was contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
Mr Ibu: John Okafor’s death big loss, he will be missed – Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has described the death of Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu as a big loss. Atiku said Mr Ibu will be sorely missed because he entertained people during his lifetime. Posting on X, the former Vice President wrote: “The reported […]
Mr Ibu: 11 things to know about late Nollywood actor, John Okafor
Popular Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, died on Saturday after battling ill-health. In October 2023, Mr Ibu fell ill and one of his legs was amputated to keep him alive. The amputation became necessary due to ajn infection of the arteries at the ankle that was not detected early enough. Following the amputation, […]
Criticisms as Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jasmine renames actor’s Tiktok account
Barely 24 hours after the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, his adopted daughter, Jasmine, has changed his personal Tiktok account of over 1 million followers to her own name. A check on the late actor’s Tiktok page on Sunday by DAILY POST revealed that the account has now be renamed […]
Mr Ibu’s death, one too many – Minister
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. The minister, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, described the occurrence as “one death too many”. Musawa said this was coming […]
Minister mourns Sisi Quadri, Mr Ibu
‘We’ll definitely miss you’ – Peter Okoye, others react to death of Mr Ibu
Award-winning singer and half of P-Square music duo, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has reacted to the death of Nollywood veteran, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. The 62-year-old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his […]