The remains of John Okafor, the Nigerian comedic actor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was on Friday buried in Amurri, Nkanu, his hometown in Enugu.
The star Nollywood actor died from a cardiac arrest on March 2 at Evercare Hospital in Lagos.
The 62-year-old actor had suffered a life-threatening illness for months before his demise.
The funeral rites commenced with a novelty match on June 25, followed by a candlelight procession the following day.
A wake ceremony at the actor’s compound was held on Thursday while a thanks-giving service will be held on June 30.
Some of the colleagues of Mr. Ibu at the event included, fellow actors, Victor Osuagwu, Charles Awurum, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Rachel Okonkwo and Patience Ozokwo.
Sir Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, was also present at the burial ceremony.
Mr. Ibu was born on October 17, 1961, in Umunekwu, Nigeria’s former Eastern Region; now called Nkanu West LGA, Enugu State.
After elementary school in 1974, he moved to Sapele to stay with his brother, following his father’s demise.
In Sapele, he did menial jobs so he could sponsor himself to school and support his family.
He worked as a hairstylist, ventured into photography, and also got employed in a company that produces crates.
After secondary school, he was admitted into the College of Education, Yola but pulled out due to finance.
He later enrolled in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) as soon as he was financially buoyant.
