Mr Ibu: Nollywood actor John Okafor dies in Lagos - BBC News

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.

3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Mr Ibu/InstagramImage caption, John Okafor was known for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decadesBy Natasha Booty & Mansur AbubakarBBC NewsNigerians are mourning popular Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, who has died at the age of 62.

"I announce with [a] deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn't make it," said Actors Guild of Nigeria President Emeka Rollas on Saturday.

He said the actor had a cardiac arrest.

Okafor rose to fame two decades ago in the film Mr Ibu - which became his nickname. It is still regarded as one of the best Nigerian performances in a comic role.

He went on to star in dozens more Nollywood films including Keziah, 9 Wives and Mr Ibu in London.

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