BREAKING: Nollywood veteran, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu is dead

 Nollywood veteran, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu is dead.

The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness.

The actor, 62-year old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his two legs.

He was diagnosed with diseased blood vessels.

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His family had solicited funds from Nigerians, saying the actor “had constant clotting of the blood in his leg [diseased blood vessels] and other health challenges posing a risk to his life, therefore the need for the amputation.”

Reports of his demise was first posted by TOSIN Silverdam

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