The family of late Nollywood star, John Ikechukwu Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has announced June 28 as the burial date for the late movie star at his hometown Amuri, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
A statement from the late actor’s family jointly signed by Elder Sunday Okafor (Mr Ibu’s elder brother) and Mr Ibu’s immediate family said Mr Ibu made his home community, Enugu state, Nigeria and Africa as a whole proud while alive.
According to the statement, Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of the hero and a legend John Ikechukwu Okafor who even in death has left a legacy of love, laughter and liveliness.
The family said it would appreciate the esteemed presence of members of the public as they lay to rest their son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and in-law on the 28th of June 2024.