Mr Ibu’s funeral arrangement released online
The funeral arrangement banner of late veteran actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu has surfaced online.
Empire Africa recalls that Mr.Ibu passed on March 2, 2024, after a protracted health struggle and amputation of his leg. He was aged 63 years.
Mr. Ibu’s remains will be buried in his birthplace of Amuri, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, according to a statement made by his family on April 13.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, will see the unique march between Nollywood and Rangers International. The next day, Mr. Ibu’s Candlelight Procession will take place.
On June 27, there will be a Christian wake service at Eziokwe Amuri, Enugu State. The next day, his body would be taken from the Eastern Nigerian Medical Center to his birthplace for burial.
See his poster below:
John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu was a much-loved comic actor who brought laughter to the screens of all and sundry.
The movie, “Mr. Ibu” made Mr Ibu a household name in Nigeria, and John Okafor’s trademark. His effort in the movie also bagged him the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Comic Actor in Nigeria in 2005.
The Nollywood veteran has since starred in over 200 Nollywood films such as Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London, Police Recruit, 9 Wives, Ibu in Prison, Keziah, Mr Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, among others.
By Ezinne Okorie.
