Breaking: Popular Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu is dead

Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has reportedly died at the age of 62 after a prolonged battle with ailment.

Sources closed to Mr. Ibu has unfold that the veteran actor and comedian passed away at Evercare hospital.

The actor is trending on X, with many fans mourning his demise.

In October 2023, the actor revealed how he suffered from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs. He said he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other Nollywood actors and actresses.

It could be recalled that Mr. Ibu appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills. He also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.

However, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, which was established by the former senate president of Nigeria, paid off Mr. Ibu's entire medical expense as of 18 October 2023.

Mr. Ibu had acted in more than 200 Nollywood movies including Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu 2 (2005), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London (2005), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007) among others.