Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has paid emotional tributes to his friends, Mr Ibu and Amaechi Muonagor. Paying the tributes Chiwetalu recounts how Ibu followed him to a movie set, and his story changed
Taking to his official Facebook page, the actor during a live session sent his condolences to families and fans of the two late actors.
Speaking about Mr Ibu, Chiwetalu revealed some unknown details about him. He disclosed that he first knew Ibu when he (Ibu) was working as a technician in Onitsha.
According to Chiwetalu, Ibu used to repair refrigerators and other items then.
However, Mr Ibu who obviously had a flaming passion for acting began following him to movie sets until he was given a role to play on a fateful day.
Chiwetalu noted that the role of an imbecile was assigned to Ibu and he perfectly acted it well, leaving everyone impressed.
He recounted that after he saw Mr Ibu’s unique style of acting, he knew he was going to make it big in the industry.
He further wished the actor an eternal rest.
Speaking about Amaechi Muonagor’s death, he also described it as an unplanned exit, stating that Muonagor d!ed when many least expected it.
He concluded by stating that nobody can question God while sending his condolences.
He wrote:
“My tribute to our very own legend late veteran Actor John Okafor a. k. a mr Ibu and late Veteran Actor Amechi Muonagor.
I pray they find peace where ever they are and that may the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen”
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