The final burial ceremonies for the late Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely recognized as Mr. Ibu, are currently taking place in his hometown of Amuri, located in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Mr. Ibu is being laid to rest today, June 28. Viral videos circulating on social media depict pallbearers carrying his casket to the cemetery for burial.
Family mourners and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) have gathered to attend the funeral.
The burial ceremony will conclude on Sunday, June 30, with a church thanksgiving service for family, friends, and sympathizers.
In April, a statement from the family announced that the late actor would be laid to rest on June 28, 2024, in his hometown of Amuri, located in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Here’s a revised statement about Mr. Ibu’s passing:
Mr. Ibu passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife and three children.
