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  • Mr Ibu can now have that which eluded him – Charles Inojie

    Mr Ibu can now have that which eluded him – Charles Inojie

    Popular comic actor and Nollywood movie director, Charles Inojie has broken his silence on the demise of John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirmed the death of Mr Ibu on Saturday.

    Inojie, left distraught by the death of his co-comic actor and bosom friend, penned a poetic message via his official Instagram handle.

    “Rest in peace, king. Yes, you can have it all now. That which eluded you the most. When it mattered the most. PEACE.

    “The peace of mind to recuperate peacefully was a gift too expensive to offer you. Now, it’s all yours, bro. Revel in heavenly peace, infinitum. Rest… Rest… Rest in PEACE,” Inojie wrote on the passing of Mr Ibu.

    Recall Mr Ibu and Inojie both share fond memories together. They have both featured in countless Nollywood movies together.

    When Mr Ibu was hospitalised and eventually had one of his legs amputated, they both still found the occasion to crack jokes.

    Mr Ibu’s death, one too many – Musawa

    Meanwhile, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr Ibu.

    The Minister, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, described the occurence as “one death, too many”.

    Musawa said this was coming just 24 hours after the death of yet another Nollywood actor, Sisi Quadri.

    “I’m deeply shocked at too many deaths occurring at the same time. Mr Ibu was a household name who made families happy throughout his acting career.

    “His death at this time is very unfortunate and a sad one for us all in the entertainment industry.

    “We will sorely miss him. May his soul est in peace,” she said.

  • Cause of Mr Ibu’s death revealed

    Cause of Mr Ibu’s death revealed

    President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas has revealed the cause of death of John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mr Ibu died in the early hours of Saturday at Evercare hospital located at Lekki Phase 1 in Lagos State.

    According to Rollas, Mr Ibu’s manager for 24 years, Mr Don Single Nwuzor confirmed the demise of the iconic Nollywood actor to him.

    The AGN President disclosed that Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest while receiving treatment at the hospital and did not make it.

    He mentioned that Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier in the day, prompting a sad day for the Guild.

    “Sad day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years, Mr Don Single Nwuzor.

    ALSO READ || How late John Okafor earned the name Mr Ibu

    “I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace,” Rollas disclosed via Instagram.

    TNG reports cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly, resulting in lack of blood circulation.

    The lack of blood circulation to the brain and other organs can cause a person to lose consciousness, become disabled or die.

  • How late John Okafor got the name Mr Ibu

    How late John Okafor got the name Mr Ibu

    Mr Ibu died in the early hours of Saturday at Evercare hospital located at Lekki Phase 1 in Lagos State.

    Mr Ibu had been bedridden and was receiving treatment at the hospital before his sad demise, aged 62.

    Born John Okafor, Mr Ibu became an item from a role the late Nollywood veteran played in one of his famous movies, titled Mr Ibu.

    He became famous for the name Mr Ibu from the Mr Ibu movie, which became a hit, and which he starred alongside Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw.

    The late iconic Nigerian actor known for his comedic roles in Nollywood films had earlier adopted the name Mr Ibu from his grandfather.

    In an interview in 2018, he said at the time: “I have always been called Ibu from childhood. My grandfather bore the name too and I took after him.

    “When we began shooting Mr Ibu in 2004, we titled the film John Ibu Okafor and after some time, we changed it from Mr. John Ibu to John Okafor. I later settled for Mr Ibu and the name stuck after the film became a hit.

    “I inherited my comic side from my grandfather. He was a better actor, a better comedian than me. He died in 1971”.

    Mr Ibu’s unique style and infectious humour set him apart and endeared him to audiences worldwide.

    Born on October 17, 1961, Mr Ibu hailed from Umunekwu village in Eziokwe, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.

    However, after his primary education and the sudden demise of his father, he relocated to Sapele, Delta State, where he stayed with his brother.

    Upon completing his secondary education, it was gathered that Mr Ibu left Sapele for Adamawa State, which at the time was known as Gongola State.

    He eventually returned to Enugu, and then back to Delta before eventually moving to Lagos State when all else to pursue formal education failed.

    It was in Lagos Mr Ibu got the chance to pursue his career and establish himself as an actor.

  • BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu is dead

    BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu is dead

    Reports from multiple sources have it that Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has reportedly passed on.

    Several sources confirmed that Mr Ibu died at Evercare hospital located at Lekki Phase 1 in Lagos State, where he was receiving treatment.

    ALSO READ || How late John Okafor got the name Mr Ibu

    Recall the veteran Nollywood actor revealed last October he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs.

    Mr Ibu disclosed he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other Nollywood actors and actresses.

    In November 2023, he eventually underwent the amputation.

    His family said at the time that the amputation was done to keep him alive and increase his chances of survival.

    In December 2023, Mr Ibu underwent another amputation on the same leg amputated before. Since then, he had been on the sickbed.

    However, his health status subsequently deteriorated when it was reported that he could hardly talk again.

    Meanwhile, details of his demise are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.

    ALSO READ || How late John Okafor got the name Mr Ibu

    The death of Mr Ibu is coming barely a day after the death of another Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.

     

    Details shortly…

  • Popular Yoruba actor, ‘Sisi Quadri’ is dead

    Popular Yoruba actor, ‘Sisi Quadri’ is dead

    Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as ‘Sisi Quadri’ is dead.

    He is a renowned Yoruba comic actor who is well known for his role in Seniyan Seranko, a movie produced in 2004.

    Sisi Quadri’s death was announced by a colleague, Tunde Olayusuf via his Instagram page.

    He wrote: “Everything in the world is according to the will of Allah, from Allah we have come and unto him we shall all return. May God rest your soul”.

    The late actor hails from Osun State.

     

  • The Johnsons ends TV series 13 years after

    The Johnsons ends TV series 13 years after

    Charles Inojie, who stars as Lucky Johnson in the popular sitcom, The Johnsons, has announced the TV series is coming to an end.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports The Johnsons is a family sitcom focused on an average family based in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Their diverse traits and how they cope with what life has to offer them single The Johnsons family out.

    This is coming after the series lost major actors, including Emu Johnson who died recently and Jennifer and Spiff who recently left, leaving the TV series losing its usual flavour.

    “After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favourite, The Johnsons is finally taking a bow,” Inojie stated.

    The veteran Nollywood actor expressed appreciation to the cast and crew, and of course fans of the TV series.

    “I want to use this medium to say a big thank you to @rogers.ofime, @officialthejohnsonsfamily, @nativemediatv__ and @africamagic for the privilege of being #luckyjohnson.

    “I thank my co travellers, the wonderful team of cast and crew, without whom these past 13 years could not have been spectacularly outstanding as The Johnsons made it.

    “I am immensely grateful to our fans across the African continent for the love and support we got unconditionally.

    “Indeed, while it is the beginning of greater exploits from every individual member of the team, like every good thing that must have a terminal point, it is the end of the road for The Johnsons,” Inojie wrote via Instagram.

  • Trial of Nollywood actress stalls in Abia

    Trial of Nollywood actress stalls in Abia

    Incomplete transmission of court processes by the State Prosecution Counsel to the judge’s case file stalled Wednesday’s scheduled hearing of Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis’ case at an Umuahia High Court.

    The trial Judge, Justice Uchechi Enwereji, said that she could not hear the matter because the judicial documents of the case file transferred to her were incomplete.

    Justice Ogechi Okeahialam had recused herself from presiding over the case, following weighty allegations and other sordid revelations made in court.

    The development led to the case being reassigned to another court for continuation of hearing.

    The actress is standing trial for alleged criminal defamation in a case with Suit NO: HU/181/2022, following some Facebook posts she allegedly made in May 2021.

    In a one-count charge by the Inspector General of Police, she was accused of calling Chief Uche Akwukwuegbu, a rapist and ritualist.

    Akwukwuegbu, popularly called Bawas, is the Chief Executive Officer of Bawas Oil, a prominent chief in Amuzukwu Umuahia Community and a brother-in-law to Toplis.

    Upon arraignment, the actress was remanded and later granted administrative bail.

    But when the matter came up for hearing, the state prosecution counsel filed a fresh petition, accusing the defendant of continuous publication of alleged defamation and intimidating the prosecution witness.

    However, Counsel for the defendant, Mr Kelechi Eze, said that the prosecution counsel lied against his client and asked for an evidence of the said publication.

    Eze also told the court that the Zone 9 Police Command, Umuahia had yet to release to his client the landed and house documents used to meet her bail condition.

    The judge, however, asked for the evidence of the publication, which  the prosecution counsel could not tender.

    The matter was adjourned to March 19 and Mach 20.

  • Hardship: Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham to distribute food items, N5,000 to Nigerians on Friday in Lagos

    Hardship: Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham to distribute food items, N5,000 to Nigerians on Friday in Lagos

    Beautiful Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has initiated a programme to distribute food to less privileged Nigerians.

    Abraham promised to share food items to some less privilege Nigerians owing to the current economic crisis in the country.

    The award-winning thespian announced this initiative on her Instagram page along with a designed flyer.

    According to the flyer, the food distribution will take place in Ikeja every Friday, adding that she will give the sum of N5,000 to the first 50 people to arrive as a transportation allowance.

    She captioned the post: “My friends @Smallyfares and I will be giving out food and I will also give 5k each for transportation to the first 50 people every Friday. Pls kindly check the above flier for more details.”

  • Why I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Timini Egbuson

    Why I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Timini Egbuson

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has revealed why he is the biggest actor in Africa.

    The actor, who won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMCVA) in 2020 for his role as the Best Actor in Elevator Baby, disclosed this in a chat on Menisms podcast.

    He said “I genuinely believe if you put everything that I have done and everything that I have been able to accomplish, I believe that I’m the biggest actor in Africa,”

    He also revealed that he has opened up the way for a lot of young actors in Nollywood.

    “I believe that I genuinely opened up the way for a lot of new school young actors. I also believe that I opened up the leading male young actor category. Because when I joined Nollywood there were no lead roles for younger (man), you either had to be an old man or like a young babe…”

  • Nollywood actor, Femi Durojaiye, speaks on his love for Ex-wife

    Nollywood actor, Femi Durojaiye, speaks on his love for Ex-wife

    Despite being divorce, Nollywood actor, Femi Durojaiye, has declared his love for his Ex-wife.

    Durojaiye in an interview with PUNCH, described love as the most powerful force on earth.

    According to Femi, he still loves his ex-wife because they were friends for about 18 years before they got married; however, things did not work out between them.

    The actor also stated that he would have loved to take his ex-wife out on Valentine’s Day, but work would not allow it.

    Durojaiye advised that people should not get married based on religious traits but on love.

    He said, “Love is the most powerful force on earth. Some people have given up on love, marriage and relationships. But, that is so wrong. Love is still a beautiful thing and the most important thing God created. I envy anyone who is in love.

    “I still love my ex-wife, because she was my friend for about 18 years before we got married. We were teenage lovers. She was 16 and I was 17. Our divorce was not acrimonious. It just did not work out anymore, so we went our separate ways. We have children between us and we are friends. If I don’t tell you that we are divorced, you won’t ever know when you see her around me, because we were best friends.

    “I am not sure yet, because of work. However, if I have to take anyone out on Valentine’s Day, it would be her.

    “Never marry anybody for any other reason than for the fact that you love the person. Don’t marry because she is a church girl, or because he is a mosque man. If you make the mistake of marrying the wrong person, eight times out of 10, that marriage will not work. Love is so important.”