John Okafor, the ace Nigerian actor popularly known as Mr
Ibu, has passed away at the age of 62.
Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria
(AGN), broke the news in an Instagram post on Saturday evening.
Rollas quoted Don Nwuzor, the actor’s longtime manager, as
confirming that he died of cardiac arrest.
“Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for
24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor,” the post reads in part.
“I announce with deep
sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it. May his soul rest in peace.”
Mr Ibu’s condition was said to have worsened a week ago
after which he was rushed to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Evercare
Hospital, Lekki, Lagos.
In October last year, the ace actor revealed he was battling
with a life-threatening illness.
Ibu, who spoke from a hospital bed, also cried out for
financial assistance over the medical condition.
The film star’s plight prompted calls on social media for
the AGN to assist one of its own.
Several people announced their donations to the ailing
actor, including the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation, which revealed it
“paid the entire medical expenses of Ibu”.
On November 6, Ibu’s family revealed that the actor’s leg
had been amputated after undergoing seven surgeries. He, however, remained in
the hospital where had been recuperating.
In January, the movie star returned home after months in the
hospital.
The actor delved into acting in the early 2000s but rose to
fame for his role in the movie ‘Mr Ibu,’ which was released in 2004.
He also featured in a plethora of movies such as ‘Coffin
Producers’, ‘Husband Suppliers’, ‘International Players’, ‘Mr.Ibu in London’
and ‘Police Recruit’.
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Rest in peace 😭 mr ibu
ReplyDeleteFare thee well, the ace entertainer
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