{"id":158005,"date":"2024-03-02T21:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T21:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/02\/popular-nollywood-actor-mr-ibu-reported-dead\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T21:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T21:00:04","slug":"popular-nollywood-actor-mr-ibu-reported-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/02\/popular-nollywood-actor-mr-ibu-reported-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu reported dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/okafor-1.webp.webp\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>The death of legendary Nigerian comedian and actor Mr. Ibu has been confirmed by reports from a number of Nigerian internet outlets. <\/p>\n<p>Many fans are hopeful that the claims are false and do not accurately depict the scenario, despite the tragic news. <\/p>\n<p>Since information about this case is still developing, the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Ibu\u2014real name: John Okafor\u2014have not been thoroughly investigated. <\/p>\n<p>The seasoned actor passed away at Evercare Hospital, according to people close to him. On social media, a large number of fans have sent their condolences while remembering the films in which the late actor starred. <\/p>\n<p>The comic actor has been dealing with health issues, most recently having his leg amputated in order to save his life. <\/p>\n<p>He was recently discharged from the hospital after spending much time there following health challenges that led to his hospitalization and unfortunate leg amputation.<\/p>\n<p>Following his return home, Mr Ibu\u2019s colleague, Ken Erics, shared a heartwarming update on the actor\u2019s recovery, just to provide fans with a glimpse of his improved health.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Erics took to Instagram to post a video of his visit to Mr Ibu\u2019s home to welcome him back. <\/p>\n<p>According to Ken Erics, he purposely visited Mr Ibu just to update his fans who have been eagerly awaiting news about his current health status<\/p>\n<p>Captioning the video, Ken Erics wrote, \u201cHappy Sunday Lovelies. 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