On Friday, June 28, the late, great Mr. Ibu is scheduled to be laid to rest in his hometown of Enugu state; Nollywood is about to see a spectacle. With emotional videos from the occasion surfacing on social media, the funeral has become the talk of the town.
The crowd went into a frenzy as Mr. Ibu's closest humorous movie coworkers and the charming Peter Obi made spectacular entrances in a show-stopping moment. Friday, June 28, in Nkanu West local government area, Enugu state, was a remarkable occasion as family, friends, and celebrities came together for the funeral of the legendary Nollywood actor, John Okafor, also called Mr. Ibu.
On March 2, 2024, Mr. Ibu departed from this life following an extended struggle with a crippling illness that had plagued his family for years. Social internet has been inundated with heartbreaking videos from the funeral, capturing every moving moment.
In one very poignant scene, sad undertakers are seen bringing Mr. Ibu's casket while their movements are timed to the melancholy sounds of live music. Family members gathered to say their last goodbyes as his body arrived, creating an atmosphere heavy with grief and reverence.
Watch the video below:
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