Mr. Ibu, a Nollywood actor, dies months after losing his leg

In an attempt to survive, the actor lost one of his legs last year.John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr. Ibu, was a legendary Nollywood actor who passed suddenly at the age of 62.The actor passed away in Evercare Hospital in Lagos on Saturday, March 2, 2024, following months of fighting a number of health problems. His family has not yet issued an official statement. The extent of the actor's health problems remained unknown to the public until October 2023, when he celebrated his 62nd birthday while clearly uncomfortable in a hospital ward.