Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Ibu is dead.
The top actor who had his leg amputated in 2023 after two surgeries died at the age of 62.
His death was confirmed by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, In a post on his Instagram page, on Saturday.
Rolland also said that popular actress, Kate Hensaw, also lost her mother on Saturday.
“Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria.
“Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr lbu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor.
“I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it.
“May his soul rest in peace.” He wrote.