Osuagwu and Awurum, two Nollywood performers, lament Mr. Ibu

Nollywood actors Charles Awurum and Victor Osuagwu have expressed their sorrow over the passing of their colleague John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.

Both actors revealed that they were filming a movie in Ghana when they learned of his passing and that they were unable to join others at the scene in a video that Osuagwu shared on Instagram on Monday.

“The Nollywood industry was thrown into sadness,” stated Osuagwu. Losing one of us, a brother, a coworker, and one of the titans of comedy was an unpleasant shock—a huge shock. The entertainment industry has suffered a loss.

Some people will never stop patting themselves on the back for being healed by Ibu during his endeavors. In countless homes, he provided joy, laughter, and healing.

In response, Awurum stated, “It was not at all a good day.” It was a terrible piece of news. As soon as we heard it, we became weak and were unable to continue shooting as we were in a Ghanaian area.

And because our brother would never behave in such a manner and we were scheduled to be on set shooting, we had to excuse ourselves from the site today. For us, it was difficult.

“Ibu was there before me in the industry, but as time went on, I began to admire him.” He was full of so much. We truly did lose someone.

It’s not a simple task. Ibu was an amazing person. a sibling. You would want to spend time with him wherever at any time. You may learn a great deal from him.

“I hope everyone will join me in sending him and his family prayers.”

According to The PUNCH, Mr. Ibu was pronounced dead at a Lagos hospital on Saturday, March 2, 2024. It was reported that he experienced a heart attack.

Less than twenty-four hours had passed since the Osun State death of another actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, also known as Sisi Quadri.