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Mr Ibu’s family face hunger and hardship 2 years after actor's death
Pulse · Jun 25, 2026
The family of the late Nollywood legend, John Ikechukwu Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, is currently facing financial hardship years after the actor's death.
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The family of the late Nollywood legend, John Ikechukwu Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, is currently facing financial hardship years after the actor's death.
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John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian. He appeared in over 200 Nollywood films including those from the Mr. Ibu series.
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