Mr Ibu Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Born on October 17, 1961, Mr. Ibu, officially known as John Ikechukwu Okafor is a Nigerian actor and comedian.
He developed a passion for acting at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and became one of the most sought-after Nigerian actors.
Summary Of Mr Ibu Biography Full Name: John Ikechukwu Okafor Date Of BIrth: 17, October, 1961 Age: 62 Wife: Stella Maris Okafor
Throughout his career, he has starred in over 200 Nollywood movies including; Mr. Ibu, Mr. Ibu & His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London, Police Recruit, 9 Wives, Ibu in Prison, and Keziah, among others.
He has also worked with several Nigerian and Ghanaian actors including; Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Nkem Owoh, Olu Jacobs, Tope Tedela, Moji Olaiya, Oge Okoye, Lola Margaret, and Muma Gee, among others.
Mr Ibu is a recipient of numerous awards such as; the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Superior Radio and Television Awards, to mention a few
Mr. Ibu has been in the news for the past few weeks (October 2023) after he revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs.
According to him, he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other Nollywood acts. He appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills.
Additionally, he also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.
In November 2023, Mr. Ibu hit major headlines after his leg was amputated amid a health battle. Details of this development were revealed in a statement by his family on his official Instagram handle.
According to the statement, the award-winning actor had to undergo 7 successful surgeries to remove one of his legs to improve his chances of recovery. The statement read;
“We want to appreciate everyone that has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.
“As of 1 pm, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated. This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive”
The family has also appealed to Nigerians to support the actor.
“Please we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians at this stage Daddy is still one very delicate one and he needs all the help he can get”
Thank you, everyone, the Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time, Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported him during this period as soon as he’s stable”
Mr Ibu Age, Height, Weight
Mr Ibu celebrated his 62nd birthday in October this year (2023). He was born on Tuesday, October 17, 1961, in Nkanu West, Nigeria. His height and weight are unknown to us as of this writing. However, has a great physique.
Mr Ibu Parents
Mr Ibu was born to his parents in Nkanu West, Nigeria. Although he’s famous and also regarded as one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters, the actor’s parents and their personal information are unknown to us as of this writing.
Mr Ibu Wife
As of November 2023, Mr Ibu has married twice. He married his first wife in 1998 but things went bad between them and they had to go their separate ways.
There is little information about Mr Ibu’s first wife other than the fact that she hails from his hometown, Nkanu West.
The comic actor in an interview revealed that his first marriage was an ugle experience and he had to stay away from women for some years after the marriage crashed.
He, however, didn’t the actual details of his ordeal in the marriage. Mr Ibu is currently married to Stella Marris. The couple tied the knot on 25 May 2010. They had their white wedding in 2015, five years after the traditional event.
In May 2021, he took to social media to celebrate 11 years of being married to his second wife
Earlier this year (2023), his second wife, Stella accused him of, among other things, having an affair with his adopted daughter, Jasmine.
In a video that went viral, Stella lamented how she’s been catering for their children all by herself despite the domestic abuse from the actor.
She alleged that Jasmine is aware of Ibu’s memory loss hence taking advantage of him and has been parading herself as his daughter when in reality she’s his sidechick.
Mr Ibu Children
According to several online sources, Mr Ibu has 14 children; both biological and adopted ones. The actor has revealed that he had some of his children before he got married to Stella.
The actor and his current wife have four children one of which is late, making her (Stella) children three, a girl and two boys. The children are Chelsea Okafor, Emmanuel Mandela Okafor, and JayJay Okafor.
Mr. Ibu has other children from his previous relationships but as of this time of writing, we do not know all the names of his children.
Mr Ibu Siblings
Mr Ibu is not the only child of his parents. He has a younger sister identified as Queen Chioma Egboh Grace who has also played a few roles in Nollywood and is following the footsteps of her big brother. She also doubles as a blogger and a media personality.
Mr Ibu Net Worth
Mr Ibu’s net worth has been tagged in the region of $1m. The award-winning actor is one of Nigeria’s richest comic actors and influencers. He’s a respected figure in Nigeria, known for his sense of humor, generosity, and commitment to helping others.
Source: Ghgossip.com
