He allegedly died on Sunday, March 24, after suffering from kidney issues, diabetes, and a stroke.
In 2023, he had a stroke, which caused partial paralysis of his left leg. He was getting weekly dialysis and physiotherapy to cure the paralysis caused by the stroke.
His death came only days after he asked for financial help on social media to pay for a kidney transplant.
The actor starred in several Nigerian films. He was most known for performing in Aki and Paw Paw, in which he played the father of two mischievous little boys. He is survived by his wife Hope Chikodi Muonagor and their children.
Fellow actor, Chinwetalu Agu took to Instagram to mourn his sad passing and wrote:
In other news, Jasmine Okafor, a content creator and actress, has expressed her sadness at the death of her adoptive father, legendary actor John Okafor, often known as Mr Ibu.
She used her social media page to express her sadness at his passing.
She says she is mourning all of the difficulties he had to go through before dying. According to her, the sad death of Ibu has left her broken.
She wrote:
“Goodnight papa ! You will forever be remembered for the love you gave,and the laughter you brought am grateful to God that I was able to give back that love till the very end.
Despite all that was said , every single good I did was translated to €vil, you always promised me that the day you will speak , the world will listen and that gave me the audacity to carry on. Now I am brok€n because that day is never coming, maybe the stories will never end, maybe the bull¥ing will never stop but I know and I’m grateful for the ray of hope you gave me even when you felt hopeless.
Every single good I did was paid In hundred folds with €vil , from the hands of the same people that was never really there for you when you needed them the most but daddy you know what matters the most amidst all these accusations? You never talked down on me , you appreciated me till your very last moment.
“I am not mourning your d€ath, I’m mourning all the pains you had to endure” Jasmine pens emotional tribute to her adopted father, Mr Ibu
The pains you endured in the last days , you did with a smile, I am not mourning your d€ath, I’m mourning all the pains you had to endure, over 15 successful surgeries, you are indeed a fighter! You fought d€ath severally until it claws successfully over powered you.
I hope you find true happiness, peace and rest in the bosom of God! Make sure God laughs at all your jokes and Angels roll on the floor from every conversation with you..
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