RIP: Actor Mr Ibu (John Okafor) has died

Nollywood veteran actor Mr Ibu has died. The actor whose real name is John Okafor was 62.

According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital.

Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing about movies the late actor has featured.

Rest in peace Africa’s funniest Actor, Mr Ibu.

Thank you for making our childhood fun pic.twitter.com/75l1m7wquT

— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) March 2, 2024

Rest in Peace Mr Ibu pic.twitter.com/4DdvNeVba7

— B.O.D (@bod_republic) March 2, 2024

RIP Mr Ibu. You made our childhood fun! You’ll forever be fondly remembered. Rest easy legend. pic.twitter.com/8wOZuwyxNI

— Pharaoh (@MrMekzy_) March 2, 2024

RIP Mr Ibu. So Sad pic.twitter.com/tKdQI5beYd

— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) March 2, 2024

He fought so hard for his life RIP MR IBU you made our childhood fun. pic.twitter.com/ESM9qXQMEx

— ᗩᗰᗩ♡ᗩGYEIᗯᗩᗩ (@ama_agyiewaa) March 2, 2024

Rest well Mr.Ibu you made our childhood awesome pic.twitter.com/jOlIvsodQ4

— Enokay69 (@enokay69) March 2, 2024

Rest in peace Legend. Thanks for making our childhood fun

[Thread of Mr Ibu’s videos] pic.twitter.com/0JiukaAx8r

— Kobi (@UTDKobi) March 2, 2024

Nothing way Mr Ibu never act
He will be forever missed pic.twitter.com/C8hc6389Bz

— Arsenal Techy (@immatechy) March 2, 2024

Mr Ibu fans won’t skip this post.

Rest in peace Nollywood Comic Actor John Okafor pic.twitter.com/MH0obNTACr

— Sperratto (@Sperratto_) March 2, 2024

It hurts to hear of your Passing,Mr Ibu.
All we have now is the good memories you put together for us in your movies.

Thank you for making our childhood incredible.

Generations will hear about what an absolute legend you are,I swear

Rest on Sir!pic.twitter.com/8sG2e9XZQV

— MissYem K (@YemisiKolaa) March 2, 2024

Rest well Mr Ibu.
We will definitely miss you! #RIP. pic.twitter.com/FyfczEntxO

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) March 2, 2024

Mr Ibu will be forever missed. A legend he was! Rip sir pic.twitter.com/jUfzjsz1uc

— Chief Priest (@RealChiefPriest) March 2, 2024

This rumor can’t be true. Mr ibu pic.twitter.com/Ar9U1sM0ZF

— Official Blessing (@BlessingGives) March 2, 2024

Nollywood history will be kind to Mr Ibu forever. He put smiles on the faces of millions of people
pic.twitter.com/13i8VNgrVz

— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 2, 2024