Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, passed away on March 2, 2024.
In October 2023, reports surfaced about his health struggles, leading to financial appeals.
By November 2023, his family disclosed the amputation of one leg due to a late-detected ankle artery infection.
Family sources confirmed Mr Ibu’s death, stating it occurred in a hospital.
The Nollywood community mourns, with tributes from colleagues like Mercy Johnson Okojie and Ruth Kadiri on social media.