John Okafor
John Okafor | |
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| Born | John Ikechukwu Okafor 17 October 1961 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr Ibu |
| Occupation(s) | actor, comedian |
John Okafor (17 October 1961 – 2 March 2024), popularly known as Mr Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian. He was the lead actor in the movie Mr Ibu (2004), A Fool at 40, London Fever and Mental Case.[1]
Biography
[change | change source]John hails from Enugu State, Nigeria. He attended College of Education, Yola where he dipped out and continued at Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu.
Career
[change | change source]John has acted many Nigerian movie. In 2014, He was named the face and ambassador of GOtv, Nigeria.[2]
Personal life
[change | change source]In 2015, John married Stella Maris Okafor.[3] In October 2023, He took to media to announce his leg problem. According to Joy Online, he attended up to five surgeries.[4]
Selected Filmography
[change | change source]- Mr Ibu (2004)
- Mr Ibu in London (2003)
- Police Recruit (2003)
- Keziah (2007) [5]
- 9 Wives (2005)
- Sheri Koko
- Oga Abuja [6]
- Soldier Ant
- Mr Ibu And Keziah
- Bafana Bafana
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "John Okafor's biography: career, family, net worth and best movies". Legit Ng. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ↑ Daily Independent (Lagos) (4 July 2014). "Nigeria: John Okafor Bags Another Endorsement Deal". All Africa. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ↑ "I was scared of women after ugly experience with my ex-wife — John Okafor, movie star". Vanguard News.
- ↑ times Nigeria (1 November 2023). "Mr Ibu underwent five major surgeries, still in intensive care – Family". myjoyonline.com.
- ↑ "John Okafor". Ghana Web. Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ↑ Mohammed Lere (11 July 2013). "Kannywood, Nollywood comedy, 'Oga Abuja,' now on sale". premiumtimesng.com.
Other websites
[change | change source]- John Okafor on IMDb
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