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Tributes pour in for Nollywood legend Mr Ibu

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The late Nollywood legend John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. He died on Saturday, March 2 at the age of 62. [Courtesy/realmribu-Instragram)

The entertainment world is in mourning following the death of beloved Nollywood actor John Okafor, known to many as Mr Ibu.

He passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, on X.

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