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Mr Ibu Biography, Death, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Movies, Achievements
John Ikechukwu Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, is a Nigerian actor, producer, writer and comedian.
Mr Ibu Biography, Death, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Movies and Achievements.
Popular Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, well known as Mr. Ibu is dead.
According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital.
Mr Ibu Biography
John Ikechukwu Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, is a Nigerian actor, producer, writer and comedian.
He was born on 17 October 1961 in Enugu State. Mr Ibu is 62 years as of 2023
The veteran actor is considered one of nigeria’s most talented comic actors.
His abilities to project humour with a funny look and imitate imbecility gave him an edge above others in the Nigerian comic movie industry.
Education
After his secondary school education, Mr Ibu got admitted into the College of Education, Yola but dropped out due to financial constraints.
He later enrolled Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu for a degree
Career
John Okafor joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1998 but could not get lucrative roles as producers did not give him a chance to showcase his talent in major projects.
He rose to prominence in 2004 for his role in the blockbuster comic movie, “Mr. Ibu,”. He played the role of the father of a troublesome son. Osita Iheme played the role of the son.
The duo made the movie an extremely comic one that spread all over the country, and it was recognized as the best comedy project then.
His effort in the movie bagged him the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Comic Actor in Nigeria in 2005.
He also earned his nickname “Mr Ibu” from the movie.
Okafor has acted in more than 200 Nollywood movies, including Mr Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London, Police Recruit, 9 Wives, Ibu in Prison and Keziah.
The veteran actor is also one of the most influential Nigerian actors.
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