John Okafor

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John Okafor
Mr. Ibu
Born
John Ikechukwu Okafor

(1961-10-17) 17 October 1961 (age 62)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMr 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]

  1. "John Okafor's biography: career, family, net worth and best movies". Legit Ng. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  2. Daily Independent (Lagos) (4 July 2014). "Nigeria: John Okafor Bags Another Endorsement Deal". All Africa. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  3. "I was scared of women after ugly experience with my ex-wife — John Okafor, movie star". Vanguard News.
  4. times Nigeria (1 November 2023). "Mr Ibu underwent five major surgeries, still in intensive care – Family". myjoyonline.com.
  5. "John Okafor". Ghana Web. Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  6. Mohammed Lere (11 July 2013). "Kannywood, Nollywood comedy, 'Oga Abuja,' now on sale". premiumtimesng.com.

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