Actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has also mourned the death of veteran Nollywood comedian, Mr Ibu.
Okonkwo took his Instagram page @iamkennethokonkwo to bid Mr Ibu farewell, saying he has lost a friend, brother and colleague.
He said that Ibu started his acting career under his watch, adding that it was painful to bid him goodbye.
According to him, Mr Ibu captured the world with his splendid performance in comedy, by carving his own unique path in Nollywood and succeeded on his own peculiar terms at his own pace.
“Farewell to John Okafor (Ibu), just lost a friend, brother and colleague.
“His footprint will remain indelible on the sands of Nollywood.
” May his soul rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing,” he wrote.
NAN also recalls that in October 2023, the actor revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that might require amputating one of his legs.
The actor appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills.
He also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.
In November 2023, Okafor underwent a leg amputation after suffering from an illness that required seven surgeries.
His family said the amputation was done to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery.
