John Okafor
Nigerian actor (1961–2024)
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]
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| Born | John Ikechukwu Okafor 17 October 1961 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr Ibu |
| Occupation(s) | actor, comedian |
Biography change
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
John has acted many Nigerian movie. In 2014, He was named the face and ambassador of GOtv, Nigeria.[2]
Personal life change
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
References change
- ↑ "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
- John Okafor on IMDb
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