The passing of Nigerian actor John Okafor, known as Mr. Ibu, has saddened many across West Africa.
Mr. Ibu, as he was popularly known, died on Saturday, March 2, following a cardiac arrest.
Prior to his passing, Mr. Ibu had been battling illness for several months, undergoing multiple surgeries that ultimately led to the amputation of his leg.
Following the news of his death, numerous fans have expressed their farewells on social media, expressing gratitude for the joy and memories he brought through his movies.
Mr Ibu told me I had such a powerful voice and resorted to calling me woman on fire anytime he saw me.
— UGOCHI (@ugoccie) March 3, 2024
Told me my voice was larger than me❤️
Thank you for the joy you brought to our lives.
Rest in power Man on Fire forever
Legend 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/3VgOUm79rX
Thank you for the wonderful childhood memories. RIP Legend, Mr Ibu 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/8lx1mTDDOW
— Nhlanhla Gezani Leonard (@BaloyiLeonard) March 3, 2024
Mr Ibu you will always be in the heart of Nigerians 🇳🇬
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) March 3, 2024
This one pain us 💔 pic.twitter.com/7ZxtByRRTP
Rest in peace Mr.Ibu💔🥹 pic.twitter.com/fGbMI7KEC0
— Asantewaa. JL (@xtremely_chic) March 3, 2024
Rest well Mr Ibu 🥹🙏 pic.twitter.com/T4QmyE0m8G
— Madrid Extra ❤️ (@Champion_Flat) March 3, 2024
This is one of Mr Ibu videos I really loved
— Sholla 🇰🇪 (@Haaland_sholla) March 3, 2024
Rest in peace John Okafor legend ✌️watch & retweet Nicodemus .. pic.twitter.com/BdittqSqMa
Mr. Ibu is a legend. May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/L4EpNTaUu1
— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) March 3, 2024
Thank you for making our childhood fun, Mr. Ibu.
— Alinur Mohamed (@AlinurMohamed_) March 3, 2024
Rest in peace, Africa's funniest man, John Okafor. pic.twitter.com/4PFZeIcWRV
RIP Mr Ibu, the best actor ever existed in Nollyhood pic.twitter.com/umygeq2S7t
— mArK (@Bartinga_ke1) March 3, 2024
Rest in peace Mr. Ibu (John Okafor)- one of my favorite actors of all time. You brought so much joy and laughter onto so many faces. You made childhood fun. You were a gem😎 Fare thee well. #RIPMrIbu pic.twitter.com/Uefltd6Z60
— David Lewis Rubongoya (@DavidLRubongoya) March 3, 2024
Enjoy your screenshot and…
— Pikaso (@pikaso_me) March 3, 2024
Get 10 stickers for $1: https://t.co/IGW12ygmK5 pic.twitter.com/M9vahmKIEy
Mr Ibu was a legend with vibes. RIP LEGEND pic.twitter.com/SWtTtTxm9u
— Allano™🍉 (@papaallano_) March 3, 2024
The death of Mr Ibu just seems as though pawpaw just lost his dad and Charles Inojie just lost his best friend.
— Joberri (@Joberri__) March 3, 2024
The formed a part of our childhood. RIP Legend💔😪🕊️ pic.twitter.com/cTOqWDHdGk
Rest in peace Mr Ibu. Thank you for all the years you entertained us John Okafor, you'll never be forgotten. Rip legend pic.twitter.com/htWhlf7wNo
— DEN KOGEI (@DENKOGEI) March 3, 2024
This is how I got introduced to Mr Ibu the rest is history 😂🤣😂
— DIDO DNICE (@KingDidoDnice) March 3, 2024
RIP LEGEND pic.twitter.com/hgMrn9cAyd
John Okafor aka Mr Ibu graced our screen and gave us the best memories. His memory lives on. Rip Legend 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/tEarSUvysI
— HipTv (@HipTv) March 3, 2024
John Okafor aka Mr Ibu graced our screen and gave us the best memories. His memory lives on. Rip Legend 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/tEarSUvysI
— HipTv (@HipTv) March 3, 2024
Thank you John okafor (Mr Ibu) for making my childhood fun with your movies
— Nnamdi🍀 (@tweetsbyzyl) March 3, 2024
RIP legend pic.twitter.com/ktCJ1UsBaI
Rest in Peace, Legend. We loved you. Our own Nigerian Joe Mafela/Sdumo.
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) March 3, 2024
Thank you for the laughs, Mr Ibu ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QHh8TWQPFn
The Man who keep Africa and the world in stitches…
— Man's Not Barry Roux (@AdvBarryRoux) March 3, 2024
Mr John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, RIP Legend 🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/ZBusSIAKHe