John Okafor, actor and comic, popularly generally known as Mr Ibu has handed away.
The Nationwide President of the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, confirmed the unhappy information of Mr Ibu’s passing on his Instagram web page on Saturday evening. In line with Emeka Rollas, Mr Ibu suffered from cardiac arrest and, sadly, didn’t survive. Don Single Nwuzor, who was Mr Ibu’s supervisor for twenty-four years, reported the information of his cardiac arrest.
Mr Ibu was well known for his comedic roles in quite a few movies, together with “Mr. Ibu,” which co-starred fellow actor Osita Iheme. A few of his different notable movies embody “The Eve,” “London Fever,” “Issakaba,” “Mr. Ibu and His Son,” and lots of extra.
See tributes from his colleagues under:
Unhappy???????????????? uncle John!! Could his soul relaxation in Peace. pic.twitter.com/jxQ2PHTJeT
— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) March 2, 2024
Simply as I tweeted my condolence on the dying of Nollywood actor Sisi Quadri, lots of people, by way of my feedback part, referred to as my consideration to the dying of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly generally known as Mr Ibu. pic.twitter.com/IPLUNDl9o0
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 3, 2024
The passing of John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu is a tragic chapter in Nigerian leisure historical past. Let’s take solace in the truth that his works will stay on and can encourage generations unborn. RIP to one of many greats. ❤️❤️
— Bovi (@officialBovi) March 3, 2024
Saddened to listen to that one among Africa’s well-known entertainers and Nigerian comic, Mr. Ibu has died.
The favored Nollywood comedy actor John Okafor who was popularly generally known as Mr. Ibu died from a cardiac arrest on Saturday.
He is without doubt one of the few African actors who achieved fame… pic.twitter.com/YkVKCkOqUa
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) March 3, 2024
Our deepest condolences exit to Mr Ibu’s household and family members throughout this troublesome time. His presence and contributions to the Nigerian movie trade will probably be deeply missed.
