Eze Igbo Ghana, Mourn Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu

The Eze Igbo Ghana, HRM Eze Dr.Chukwudi Ihenetu, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to mourn the demise of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu. who died on March 2nd in Lagos after he was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

In a statement issued from the revered Obi-Ukwu Obieziokwu palace in Ghana, the Umuduruoha Amigbo Nwagele Imo state-born HRM Ihenetu described the death of the comic actor and skirt maker as a great loss to the entertainment industry.

“For those who may not know him, Mr Ibu is a great commedian who uses his talent to put a smile on the faces of many Nigerians.

“It is with deep grief that I condole with the family of the late actor who died after a protracted illness. I pray to Almighty God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

“Mr Ibu death is also a great loss to Ndigbo and Igbo Guild of actors. His death is also a great loss to Guild Actors of Nigeria, of whom he is a prominent member, “the Royal Father said.