The family of late Nollywood comedian and actor John Ikechukwu Okafor, often known as Mr. Ibu, has talked candidly about the challenging circumstances they have encountered since his passing.
Speaking to content creator King Mitchy during a recent visit, the family disclosed that Mr. Ibu’s two sons and only daughter have left school because of their financial circumstances.
The family claims that because they are unable to pay the bills, they have also been without running water and power for weeks.
The mother of the children revealed that they have had a challenging life.
“We fetched water from the well because I have not paid the house rent, they even cut my light since two months now, no light since we have been like that every night we go to look for where to charge our phones and it’s not easy, she said.
Mr Ibu’s daughter, while appealing to Nigerians for assistance, praised her mother for her efforts in caring for the family.
“I want to thank God for my mom,, and she tried everything she can to feed us, pay our school, fees make us happy.
“So Nigerians if you were in the industry with my dad, you’re seeing us now come and meet us,” she pleaded.
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Holding back her tears, the children’s mother also revealed that the school recently sent her a message regarding the children’s outstanding school fees.
Recall that in November 2023, Okafor underwent a leg amputation after suffering from an illness that required seven surgeries.
He, however, died in Lagos on 2 March 2024 at the age of 62 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
In May, Veteran Nollywood actor Roy De Nani discussed both the personal hardships he has faced throughout his life and his traumatic experiences in the film industry.
The actor claimed on the “Where is the lie” podcast that he was unofficially barred from playing roles at one point in his career.
According to him, “A man gave an order that nobody should give Roy De Nani a job again. For years, even when I was already recording, a producer would come in and say, ‘No, cancel it. Stop.’”
Roy De Nani also recalled the pain of losing his brother, saying that no Nollywood actors or actresses supported him during this time.
