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28 Jun

Celebrities Gather For Mr Ibu’s Tribute Night Ahead Of Funeral

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A heartfelt night of tribute was held on Wednesday in Enugu State to honour the late Nollywood icon, John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr. Ibu. The tribute night, attended by notable figures including Charles Anwurum and Victor Osuagwu, was a solemn occasion where colleagues, friends, and family paid their respects. They reminisced about Mr. Ibu’s impactful career and his unique, irreplaceable presence on screen. In her tribute, Mr. Ibu’s wife shared a reflection on the challenges they faced during his battle with illness. “I am feeling so sad that I am not with my husband here. I am not happy…

05 Mar

Mr Ibu’s Daughter Opens Up On Why Her Marriage Ended In 3 Months

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Adopted daughter of the late Mr. Ibu, Jasmine Okafor, has bravely shared the heartbreaking details surrounding her brief marriage to her American husband. Jasmine and her partner exchanged vows in a joyous court ceremony in September 2022. However, just nine months into their marriage, Jasmine announced her separation from her spouse, sending shockwaves through their circle of family and friends. In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Jasmine shed light on the devastating reason behind the dissolution of her marriage. She revealed that, her husband had undergone a vasectomy without her knowledge or consent. The revelation of her…

04 Mar

Jasmine Okafor Assumes Control Of Late Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu’s TikTok Account

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Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of recently deceased Nollywood actor Mr Ibu, has taken over his TikTok account shortly after his demise. The account with over 1 million followers, is now under her control. Jasmine Okafor has rebranded the account under her own name, removing all of the late actor’s videos except those featuring her. A recent inspection of the late actor’s TikTok page by 3News on Sunday revealed its new handle, @LadyJasminec_live. Jasmine Okafor has maintained her personal account under the username @ladyjasminec, which commands 1.3 million followers. The motive behind her actions remains unclear. However, it is noteworthy…

04 Mar

Lil Win Mourns Mr Ibu

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After battling health issues for over a year, Mr. Ibu is reported to have passed away at dawn on Saturday, March 2, at a hospital in Lekki. The renowned actor featured in over two hundred films and collaborated with numerous colleagues across the continent, including Ghana’s Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win. Lil Win took to social media to express his condolence, joining many Ghanaians in mourning the loss of the Nigerian actor. On February 19, Lil Win welcomed three Nollywood actors, Ramsey Nouah, Charles Awuram, and Victor Osuwagu, also known as Awilo Sharp Sharp to Ghana. The trio…

04 Mar

Mr Ibu’s Last Words On Death Bed

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A last video taken of Mr Ibu shortly before his death has popped up on social media fueling anguish among his fans. Known privately as Charles Okafor, the actor spent his last days in a hospital bed, struggling with blood clot in his amputated leg. As though he was ready to accept his fate, Mr Ibu shared profound message on life’s journey and the inevitability of death. “I don’t know where to start, but everything happens exactly in God’s own time. When the time comes, it has come,” Mr. Ibu told musician Rudeboy of PSquare fame. Rudeboy, a fellow entertainer…

02 Mar

Nigerian Actor Mr Ibu Reportedly Dead

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Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, fondly referred to as Mr Ibu, has passed away. The beloved comic actor, known for his iconic roles and infectious humor, had been battling health challenges for some time. Despite undergoing surgeries, Mr Ibu ultimately succumbed to the hands of death. Prior to his passing, rumors swirled about his health, with speculations arising from his prolonged absence from the limelight for over three years. His eventual illness became public knowledge, stirring concern among fans and colleagues alike. In 2019, Mr Ibu made headlines when he alleged that he was poisoned by his domestic workers, purportedly…

26 Jan

Police Recover N50M Stolen From Mr Ibu, Charge Son, Lover To Court

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Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbion, Ikoyi, Lagos, have recovered N50 million allegedly withdrawn from the hacked bank account of ailing Nollywood actor, Mr. John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu. This also led to the arrest of Mr. Ibu’s son, Onyebuchi Okafor and his lover, Jasmine Okekeagwu. They were subsequently charged to court over conspiracy and stealing. ASP Mayegun Aminat, spokesperson for the FCID, stated that the arrest followed a petition received from Diamond Waves Law on behalf of Mr. Ibu’s wife, Stella Maris Okafor, dated September 6, 2023. The petition alleged that Mr. Ibu’s sons,…

24 Jan

Mr Ibu Returns Home After Leg Amputation

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Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor has returned home after undergoing surgery and having his leg amputated In October 2023, Mr Ibu pleaded for financial assistance from his hospital bed after revealing that he was suffering from a life-threatening illness. The response was overwhelming, with many individuals, including the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation, contributing to cover his medical expenses. Sadly, on November 6, 2023, Mr Ibu’s family shared the heartbreaking news that one of the actor’s legs had to be amputated after undergoing seven surgeries. Since then, he has been in the hospital, focusing on his recovery. However, a recent…

18 Dec

Mr Ibu Undergoes Another Leg Surgery

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Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, told Vanguard newspaper that the actor underwent another surgery to amputate further the leg he had surgery on in November. Mr Rollas mentioned that the actor now struggles to speak. Rollas further stated that anxiety among actors has escalated due to Amaechi Muonagor’s declining health. The veteran actor has been hospitalised for over two months at Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria noted…

18 Dec

Mr Ibu’s Two Legs Not Amputated – Family

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The family of the comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has addressed misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, stating that contrary to circulating reports on social media, the actor has undergone amputation on only one leg, not both. They added that the initial amputation proved insufficient to resolve his health challenges, leading to a subsequent amputation on the same leg. The family also refuted claims attributing Mr. Ibu’s illness to diabetes disclosing that the actor has been contending with clotting of the blood in his leg, attributed to diseased blood vessels. This was disclosed in a statement on the actor’s…