John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has become a subject of death hoax. Rumors are circulating across social media that the veteran actor has passed away after a long time illness.
John Ikechukwu Okafor, commonly known as Mr. Ibu, is a Nigerian actor and comedian born on 17 October 1961 in Enugu State. He is recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry in Nigeria. Mr. Ibu received his education at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu. As an actor and comedian, he has brought laughter and joy to audiences through his performances.
Despite limited information available, his popularity and talent have made him a well-known figure in Nigerian cinema. Known for his humor and acting skills, Mr. Ibu has become a beloved personality in the country’s entertainment scene. Please note that additional citations may be needed to verify specific details about his life and career.
Mr Ibu Wikipedia
| Name | John Ikechukwu Okafor |
| Popularly Known as | Mr. Ibu |
| Date of Birth | October 17, 1961 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Place of Birth | Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Music Career | Released songs “This Girl” and “Do You Know” on October 15, 2020 |
| Spouse | Stella Maris Okafor |
| Net Worth | Approximately $3.5 million (as of available sources) |
Is Mr Ibu Sick?
It is no longer news that John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu is very sick and he is undergoing intensive medical attention. It was reported that Mr Ibu fell seriously ill after being poisoned by someone envious of his success. He was taken to the hospital where doctors, like prophets, diagnosed his condition. He was terrified, feeling like he was going to die, and even had visions of the “other side.”
Mr Ibu Near-Death Experience
Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has revealed details about his prolonged absence from the limelight due to illness. In 2019, he alleged that he was poisoned by those envious of his successful career.
“My illness was actually perpetrated by people that hate me. They did what they did to me. Later, I was taken to the hospital. The doctors are prophets. So, they went into my system and told me what was wrong and what they would do. I said ‘Whatever you are going to do, please, do it, let me live because if I die like this the enemies will laugh’. And then the doctors said ‘Okay, there’s no problem’. He revealed this in a recent interview.
Mr. Ibu disclosed that he had experienced a near-death encounter and had even begun seeing people on the “other side”. However, he expressed gratitude to God for restoring him to good health.
“At the time, I didn’t know what happened. I left! So, whatever I was saying they recorded it. I was saying something like somebody who is going mad. I wasn’t actually seeing anybody. But on the other side where I was at that time, I was seeing some dead people.. God brought me back.”
In addition, Okafor mentioned that his enemies were happy about his sickness and expected him to die, but God intervened and saved him.
He concluded by reflecting on the valuable lesson he learned from his ordeal, expressing surprise and gratitude for still being alive.