Okafor died on Saturday at the age of 62.
Born on October 17, 1961 in Nkanu West Local Government of Enugu State, he was an actor, singer and comedian, acclaimed to have appeared in over 200 Nollywood films.
He is well known for the ‘Mr. Ibu series’, which include Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu 2 (2005), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr. Ibu in London (2005).
Some of his iconic films include Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007).
Okafor also ventured into music for a short period of time, as he released his debute songs titled “This girl” and “Do you know” in October 2020.
In October 2023,Okafor revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to make it necessary to amputate one of his legs.
He said he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other actors, and appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills.
In November 2023, he underwent a leg amputation, as his family said the amputation was done to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery
