The burial of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has begun in his hometown of Amuri, located in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Mr. Ibu, a beloved Nollywood actor, died in March 2024 in Lagos due to cardiac arrest. His death followed complications from the amputation of one of his legs. The Enugu-born actor rose to fame in 2004 with the movie “Mr. Ibu,” which featured another popular actor, the late Ita Iheme.
Throughout his career, he starred in over 200 Nollywood films, including “Mr. Ibu,” “Mr. Ibu and His Son,” “Coffin Producers,” “Husband Suppliers,” “International Players,” “Mr. Ibu in London,” and “Police Recruit.” A graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu State, Mr. Ibu passed away at the age of 62.
