Mr Ibu’s burial begins in Enugu

The burial of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has started in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Mr. Ibu passed away in March 2024 due to cardiac arrest in Lagos. The actor’s death was a result of complications from the amputation of one of his legs.

The Enugu-born actor gained fame in 2004 with the movie “Mr. Ibu,” which also featured the late Ita Iheme.

 He appeared in over 300 Nollywood films, such as ‘Mr. Ibu,’ ‘Mr. Ibu and His Son,’ ‘Coffin Producers,’ ‘Husband Suppliers,’ ‘International Players,’ ‘Mr. Ibu in London,’ and ‘Police Recruit,’ among others.

A graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu State, he passed away at the age of 62.