Nigerian actor John Okafor, commonly known as Mr. Ibu, died at the age of 62.
John Okafor, who had been fighting health concerns since October 2023, reportedly died of cardiac arrest on Saturday at Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Nigeria. He'd been transferred to the intensive care unit a few days before. His death was confirmed by Emeka Rollas, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
John Okafor rose to prominence both within and outside Nigeria for his memorable appearances, particularly in the 2004 smash "Mr. Ibu" and following films such as "Mr. Ibu in London," which earned him the nickname Mr. Ibu. The Actors Guild of Nigeria verified Okafor's death.
