Mr Ibu, popularly Nollywood comic actor, dies

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Ailing Nollywood actor , John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has died.

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The comic actor was said to have died on Saturday afternoon after he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) a few days ago.

Aged 62, Mr Ibu was said to have died of cardiac arrest after he had a relapse about a week ago and was rushed to the hospital.

Only last year, the actor underwent surgery to remove one of his legs after soliciting help and prayers from fans.

However, Mr Ibu’s death followed the passing of his colleague, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, who died on Friday and was buried on Saturday in his hometown, Iwo, in Osun State.