National President of the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas has confirmed the death of actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.
In an Instagram post, Rollas made known that Mr Ibu “suffered a cardiac arrest”.
The president also confirmed that popular Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw lost her mother on the same Saturday Mr. Ibu died.
Rollas wrote: “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.
“I announce with a deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it.
“May his soul rest in peace.”