JUST IN: Nollywood Star Mr Ibu Dies

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Information just reaching Business Post indicates that popular Nigerian actor, Mr John Okafor, otherwise known as Mr Ibu, is dead.

It was gathered that the Nollywood star breathed his last on Saturday in a hospital in Lagos.

His demise comes a day after the Nigeria film industry lost an actor, Mr Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, well-known as Sisi Quadri.

Mr Ibu underwent a surgery, which led to the amputation of one of his legs. He was later discharged from the hospital, but was reportedly taken back.

Until his death, he acted in several movies. He was well known for his comic roles in films.