The family and friends of the late John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, have established a GoFundMe page to assist with the costs of his funeral.
Last month, the actor’s family had announced that a five-day funeral ceremony will be held for him and he will be buried on June 28, 2024. The funeral service will include a novelty match, a candlelight procession, and a wake keeping.
In an update to it, the central planning committee made up of his family and friends appealed to the public for donations to ensure a successful burial for him.
A statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Central Planning Committee, Monday Diamond; Secretary, Central Planning Committee, Christy Ejiofor; and the President, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas; stated that the ailment which led to the actor’s death consumed millions of Naira, which was why they are asking for financial assistance.
As such, the family has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover the funeral costs of the actor.
Mr Ibu passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, after a long battle with an illness that required multiple surgeries, including leg amputation.
In other news, Nollywood actress, Biola Bayo, is overwhelmed with grief after a young woman, Nike whom she interviewed, committed suicide immediately after the show.
Nike had courageously revealed her sexual relations with dogs and sexual harassment by an actor, which had led to her struggles with depression and mental health.
Stating that she feels like a failure for not being able to help the deceased, Biola Bayo said she faced criticism from some who accused her of fabricating the story for attention, which she vehemently denied.
Following the sad news, the podcaster received a chat from an associate of Nike who found a suicide note addressed to the Biola.
